Numbers 18:19 "All the heave-offering of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto the Lord, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: a covenant of salt for ever before the Lord unto thee and to thy seed with thee."
Although the priest are given no inheritance in the promised land as far as land is concerned, their inheritance is the work of ministering in the sanctuary. As a reward for this service, they are given nine tenths v26 of the tenth that Israel offers to the Lord, one tenth is to be offered to the Lord. Of the heave-offering, all is given to the Levites as a gift. v19
"And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation."
Even though the Levites are not landed, they are nevertheless well taken care of and will not live the life of a poor person. Their families will eat of the best there is to offer.
Proverb 9:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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