Num 18:8-10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 18:8-14: 18:8-14 The priests and Levites were to be supported by the sacrificial system (see, e.g., Lev 7:28-36 ). God’s appointed representatives deserve compensation for their efforts (cp. Matt 10:9-10 ; 1 Cor 9:3-10 ).

a18:8-14►

bLev 7:28-36►

cMatt 10:9-10►

d1 Cor 9:3-10►

e18:9-11►

fExod 28:1►

g29:44-46►

hNum 18:10►

i18:11-12►

‏ Numbers 18:8-10

Summary for Num 18:8-14: 18:8-14 ^a The priests and Levites were to be supported by the sacrificial system (see, e.g., Lev 7:28-36 ^b). God’s appointed representatives deserve compensation for their efforts (cp. Matt 10:9-10 ^c; 1 Cor 9:3-10 ^d).
Summary for Num 18:9-11: 18:9-11 ^e The most holy offerings were consumed only by Aaron and his sons, the priests set apart to serve in God’s presence (Exod 28:1 ^f; 29:44-46 ^g).

• This portion was a holy offering presented to God, and the priests had to respect it as such (Num 18:10 ^h). Other categories of offerings provided food for the priests and their families (18:11-12 ⁱ), but only if they were ceremonially clean.