They shall have no inheritance among their brothers. The LORD is their inheritance, as he has spoken to them.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Deuteronomy 18:2 in context
Deuteronomy 18:1–5
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The priests and the Levites—all the tribe of Levi—shall have no portion nor inheritance with Israel. They shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire and his portion.
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They shall have no inheritance among their brothers. The LORD is their inheritance, as he has spoken to them.
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This shall be the priests’ due from the people, from those who offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep, that they shall give to the priest: the shoulder, the two cheeks, and the inner parts.
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You shall give him the first fruits of your grain, of your new wine, and of your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep.
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For the LORD your God has chosen him out of all your tribes to stand to minister in the LORD’s name, him and his sons forever.
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