Genesis 47:22

God's Word

But he didn’t buy the priests’ land because the priests received an income from Pharaoh, and they lived on that income. That’s why they didn’t sell their land.

Cross References

Genesis 14:18

Then King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was a priest of God Most High.

Genesis 41:45

Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenathpaneah and gave him Asenath as his wife. She was the daughter of Potiphera, priest from the city of On. Joseph traveled around Egypt.

Genesis 41:50

Before the years of famine came, Joseph had two sons by Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest from the city of On.

Genesis 47:21

All over Egypt Joseph moved the people to the cities.

Genesis 47:23

Joseph said to the people, “Now that I have bought you and your land for Pharaoh, here is seed for you. Plant crops in the land.

Genesis 47:26

Joseph made a law concerning the land in Egypt which is still in force today: One-fifth ⌞of the produce⌟ belongs to Pharaoh. Only the land of the priests didn’t belong to Pharaoh.

2 Samuel 8:18

Jehoiada’s son Benaiah was commander of the Cherethites and the Pelethites. And David’s sons were priests.

Ezra 7:24

Furthermore, we are notifying you that you are forbidden to make any priest, Levite, singer, gatekeeper, servant, or worker in the temple of this God pay any taxes, fees, or tolls.

Nehemiah 13:10

I learned that the Levites had not been given their portions. So each of the Levites and singers, who conducted the worship ⌞in the temple⌟, had left for their own fields.

Matthew 10:10

Don’t take a traveling bag for the trip, a change of clothes, sandals, or a walking stick. After all, the worker deserves to have his needs met.

1 Corinthians 9:13

Don’t you realize that those who work at the temple get their food from the temple? Don’t those who help at the altar get a share of what is on the altar?

Galatians 6:6

The person who is taught God’s word should share all good things with his teacher.

Deuteronomy 12:19

Don’t forget to take care of the Levites as long as you live in your land.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

While we were with you, we gave you the order: “Whoever doesn’t want to work shouldn’t be allowed to eat.”

1 Timothy 5:17

Give double honor to spiritual leaders  who handle their duties well. This is especially true if they work hard at teaching God’s word.