Deu 18:1 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 18:1-8: Maintenance of the Levites In this passage, Moses gives instructions about how the priests and Levites should be supported. The Levites were chosen by God to serve Him and the people, so they did not receive land or wealth like the other tribes. Instead, God provided for them through the offerings and gifts of the people. This system made sure they could focus on their spiritual work without worrying about their own needs. v. 1 : The Levites and priests were not to receive land or a share of war spoils like the other tribes. Their “inheritance” was serving God and doing His work ( v. 1 ). This reminds us that those who serve God should not be greedy for worldly things, but trust Him to provide.

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Deuteronomy 18:1-8: Maintenance of the Levites

In this passage, Moses gives instructions about how the priests and Levites should be supported. The Levites were chosen by God to serve Him and the people, so they did not receive land or wealth like the other tribes. Instead, God provided for them through the offerings and gifts of the people. This system made sure they could focus on their spiritual work without worrying about their own needs.

v. 1: The Levites and priests were not to receive land or a share of war spoils like the other tribes. Their “inheritance” was serving God and doing His work (v. 1 ^a). This reminds us that those who serve God should not be greedy for worldly things, but trust Him to provide.