Genesis 47:22

Modern King James Version

Only he did not buy the land of the priests, for the priests had a portion from Pharaoh, and ate their portion which Pharaoh gave them. Therefore they did not sell their land.

Cross References

Genesis 14:18

And Melchizedek the king of Salem brought forth bread and wine. And he was the priest of the most high God.

Genesis 41:45

And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah. And he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potipherah, priest of On, for his wife. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:50

And two sons were born to Joseph before the years of famine came, whom Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bore to him.

Genesis 47:21

And as for the people, he caused them to go into the cities, from one end of the borders of Egypt even to the other end of it.

Genesis 47:23

And Joseph said to the people, Behold, I have bought you this day, and your land, for Pharaoh. Lo, here is seed for you, and you shall sow the land.

Genesis 47:26

And Joseph made it a law of the land of Egypt to this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part, excepting only the land of the priests, which did not become Pharaoh's.

2 Samuel 8:18

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites. And David's sons were priests.

Ezra 7:24

Also, we notify you, that in regard to any of the priests and the Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple slaves, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, taxes, or custom on them.

Nehemiah 13:10

And I saw that the portions of the Levites had not been given to them; for the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had fled each one to his field.

Matthew 10:10

nor a bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staves. For the workman is worthy of his food.

1 Corinthians 9:13

Do you not know that those who minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? And those attending the altar are partakers with the altar.

Galatians 6:6

But let him who is taught in the Word share with the one teaching in all good things.

Deuteronomy 12:19

Take heed to yourself that you do not forsake the Levite as long as you live on the earth.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this, that if anyone would not work, neither should he eat.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in Word and doctrine.