Genesis 47:22

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The only land he didn't buy belonged to the priests because they had a food allowance provided to them by Pharaoh, so they didn't have to sell their land.

Cross References

Genesis 14:18

Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine. He was a priest of the Most High God.

Genesis 41:45

Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and arranged for him to marry Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. This is how Joseph rose to power over the whole of Egypt.

Genesis 41:50

It was during this time, before the years of famine came, that Joseph had two sons by Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.

Genesis 47:21

and all the people became his slaves, from one end of Egypt to the other.

Genesis 47:23

Then Joseph told the people, “Listen to me! Now that I have bought you and your land for Pharaoh, I'm giving you some seed for you to sow the fields.

Genesis 47:26

So Joseph made it a law for Egypt which is still is in effect today that one-fifth of all produce from the land belongs to Pharaoh. Only the priests' land was exempt since it did not belong to Pharaoh.

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah, son of Jehoiada was in charge of the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were priests.

Ezra 7:24

Also be aware that all of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, Temple servants, or other workers of this Temple are exempt from paying any tax, tribute, or fees, and you are not authorized to charge them.

Nehemiah 13:10

I also found out that the food allowances for the Levites were not being provided, so the Levites had gone back to take care of their fields, along with the singers who led the worship services.

Matthew 10:10

or a bag for your journey, or two cloaks, or sandals, or a walking stick, for a worker deserves to be supported.

1 Corinthians 9:13

Don't you know that those who work in temples receive their meals from temple offerings, and those who serve at the altar receive their portion of the sacrifice on the altar?

Galatians 6:6

Those that are taught the Word should treat their teachers well, sharing with them all good things.

Deuteronomy 12:19

and make sure you don't forget about the Levites for as long as you live in your land.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

Even while we were with you we gave strict instructions that anybody who didn't want to work shouldn't eat.

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who direct the church well should be seen as doubly valuable, particularly those who work in speaking the Word and in teaching.