Joshua 13:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Moses did not give any land to the Levi tribe, because the LORD God of Israel had told them, “Instead of land, you will receive the sacrifices offered at my altar.”

Cross References

Ezekiel 44:28

I myself will provide for my priests, and so they won't receive any land of their own.

Ezekiel 44:29

Instead, they will receive part of the grain sacrifices, as well as part of the sacrifices for sin and sacrifices to make things right. They will also be given everything in Israel that has been completely dedicated to me.

Deuteronomy 10:9

The LORD promised that he would always provide for the tribe of Levi, and that's why he won't give them any land, when he divides it among the other tribes.

Joshua 13:13

However, the Israelites did not force the people of Geshur and Maacah to leave, and they still live there among the Israelites.

Joshua 13:15

Moses gave land to each of the clans in the Reuben tribe.

Joshua 13:33

But Moses did not give any land to the Levi tribe, because the LORD had promised that he would always provide for them.