Moreover, he commanded the people, the residents of Jerusalem, to give the portion allotted to the kohanim and the Levites, so that they might devote themselves to the Torah of Adonai.
Deuteronomy 18:8 - Tree of Life Version They are to eat equal portions, regardless of their fathers’ goods. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition They shall have equal portions to eat, besides what may come of the sale of his patrimony. [Jer. 32:6-15.] American Standard Version (1901) They shall have like portions to eat, besides that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony. Common English Bible he is allowed to eat equal portions, despite the finances he has from his family. Catholic Public Domain Version He shall receive the same portion of food as the rest also receive, besides that which is due to him in his own city, by succession from his fathers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He shall receive the same portion of food that the rest do: besides that which is due to him in his own city, by succession from his fathers. |
Moreover, he commanded the people, the residents of Jerusalem, to give the portion allotted to the kohanim and the Levites, so that they might devote themselves to the Torah of Adonai.
On that day men were appointed over the storehouses for the offerings, firstfruits and tithes. They were to gather into them the portions from the fields of the cities required by the Torah for the kohanim and the Levites. For Judah delighted in the kohanim and in the Levites who were ministering.
So in the days of Zerubbabel and of Nehemiah, all Israel gave daily portions for the singers and the gatekeepers. They also set apart the portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the portion for the sons of Aaron.
“All the tithe of the land whether from the seed of the land, or the fruit of the trees, belongs to Adonai, for it is holy to Adonai.
From each he is to offer one out of every offering as a gift to Adonai. It will belong to the kohen who sprinkles the blood of the fellowship offerings.
See, I have given all the tithes in Israel to the sons of Levi as an inheritance in return for all the work of the service they are doing in the Tent of Meeting.
And remain in this same home, eating and drinking the things they offer, for the worker is deserving of his wage. Do not keep moving from house to house.
and serves in the Name of Adonai his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before Adonai.