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Joshua 21:2

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They spoke to them at Shiloh in Canaan, saying, “The Lord gave instructions through Moses to give us towns to live in, and pastures for our flocks.”

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However, the Levites always have the right to buy back their houses in the towns that belong to them.

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

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

So the Israelites followed the instructions the Lord had given Moses in allocating the land.

The land had been subdued and lay before them. The Israelites gathered together at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting.

So, following the Lord's instructions, the Israelites gave towns and pastures to the Levites from their own allocations.