Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But to the tribe of Levi, Moses had given no inheritance; the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as he promised them. New Living Translation But Moses gave no allotment of land to the tribe of Levi, for the LORD, the God of Israel, had promised that he himself would be their allotment. English Standard Version But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance; the LORD God of Israel is their inheritance, just as he said to them. Berean Standard Bible To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them. King James Bible But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave not any inheritance: the LORD God of Israel was their inheritance, as he said unto them. New King James Version But to the tribe of Levi Moses had given no inheritance; the LORD God of Israel was their inheritance, as He had said to them. New American Standard Bible But to the tribe of Levi, Moses did not give an inheritance; the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as He had promised to them. NASB 1995 But to the tribe of Levi, Moses did not give an inheritance; the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as He had promised to them. NASB 1977 But to the tribe of Levi, Moses did not give an inheritance; the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as He had promised to them. Legacy Standard Bible But to the tribe of Levi, Moses did not give an inheritance; Yahweh, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as He had promised to them. Amplified Bible But to the tribe of Levi, Moses did not give an inheritance; the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as He told them. Christian Standard Bible But Moses did not give a portion to the tribe of Levi. The LORD, the God of Israel, was their inheritance, just as he had promised them. Holman Christian Standard Bible But Moses did not give a portion to the tribe of Levi. The LORD, the God of Israel, was their inheritance, just as He had promised them. American Standard Version But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance: Jehovah, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as he spake unto them. Contemporary English Version But Moses did not give any land to the Levi tribe, because the LORD had promised that he would always provide for them. English Revised Version But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave none inheritance: the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as he spake unto them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses did not give any land as an inheritance to the tribe of Levi. The LORD God of Israel is what they inherited, as he had promised them. Good News Translation But Moses did not assign any land to the tribe of Levi. He told them that their possession was to be a share of the offerings to the LORD God of Israel. International Standard Version Moses allotted no inheritance to the tribe of Levi. The LORD God of Israel is their inheritance, as he promised them. Majority Standard Bible To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them. NET Bible However, Moses did not assign land as an inheritance to the Levites; their inheritance is the LORD God of Israel, as he instructed them. New Heart English Bible But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as he spoke to them. Webster's Bible Translation But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave not any inheritance: the LORD God of Israel was their inheritance, as he said to them. World English Bible But Moses gave no inheritance to the tribe of Levi. Yahweh, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as he spoke to them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Moses did not give an inheritance to the tribe of Levi; YHWH, God of Israel, Himself, [is] their inheritance, as He has spoken to them. Young's Literal Translation and to the tribe of Levi Moses gave not an inheritance; Jehovah, God of Israel, Himself is their inheritance, as He hath spoken to them. Smith's Literal Translation And to the tribe of Levi Moses gave not an inheritance: Jehovah the God of Israel, he their inheritance as he spake to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut to the tribe of Levi he gave no possession: because the Lord the God of Israel himself is their possession, as he spoke to them. Catholic Public Domain Version But to the tribe of Levi he did not give a possession. For the Lord, the God of Israel, is himself their possession, just as he spoke to him. New American Bible But Moses gave no heritage to the tribe of Levi: the LORD, the God of Israel, is their heritage, as he had promised them. New Revised Standard Version But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance; the LORD God of Israel is their inheritance, as he said to them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance; because, as he said to them, the LORD God of Israel was their inheritance. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And to the tribe of Levi Moshe did not give an inheritance, because LORD JEHOVAH, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as he said to them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance; the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as He spoke unto them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Manasseh's Eastern Inheritance…32These were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho. 33To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them. Cross References Numbers 18:20 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. Deuteronomy 10:9 That is why Levi has no portion or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him. Deuteronomy 18:1-2 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. Numbers 18:23-24 The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. / For I have given to the Levites as their inheritance the tithe that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.” Numbers 26:62 The registration of the Levites totaled 23,000, every male a month old or more; they were not numbered among the other Israelites, because no inheritance was given to them among the Israelites. Ezekiel 44:28 In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours, / whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, / and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. Matthew 6:20-21 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 10:20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Treasury of Scripture But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave not any inheritance: the LORD God of Israel was their inheritance, as he said to them. At verse Joshua 13:14 Only unto the tribe of Levi he gave none inheritance; the sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire are their inheritance, as he said unto them. Numbers 18:20 And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel. Joshua 18:7 But the Levites have no part among you; for the priesthood of the LORD is their inheritance: and Gad, and Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh, have received their inheritance beyond Jordan on the east, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave them. Deuteronomy 10:9 Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD is his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him. Deuteronomy 18:1,2 The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance… Jump to Previous Heritage Inheritance Israel Levi Moses Promised TribeJump to Next Heritage Inheritance Israel Levi Moses Promised TribeJoshua 13 1. The bounds of the land not yet conquered8. The inheritance of the two tribes and a half 14. The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi 15. The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben 22. Balaam slain 24. The bounds of the inheritance of God 29. and of the half tribe of Manasseh To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and service to God, which distinguished them from the other tribes of Israel. Unlike the other tribes, they did not receive a specific portion of land as their inheritance. This was in accordance with God's instructions to Moses, emphasizing their unique role in the spiritual life of Israel. The Levites were responsible for the tabernacle and later the temple services, including sacrifices and teaching the law. This lack of land inheritance is also mentioned in Numbers 18:20-24, where God explains that He is their portion and inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them. Persons / Places / Events 1. Tribe of LeviOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious duties and service to God. They were not given a specific territory like the other tribes but were instead given cities to dwell in and the Lord Himself as their inheritance. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites who led them out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He was responsible for dividing the land among the tribes of Israel, as directed by God. 3. The LORD, the God of Israel The covenant-keeping God who promised to be the inheritance of the Levites, emphasizing His provision and presence as their portion. 4. Inheritance In the context of the Israelites, inheritance typically referred to the land apportioned to each tribe. For the Levites, their inheritance was unique as it was God Himself. 5. Promise The assurance given by God to the Levites that He would be their inheritance, highlighting His faithfulness and the special role of the Levites in serving Him. Teaching Points Divine ProvisionThe Levites' inheritance being the Lord Himself teaches us about God's provision. We are reminded that our ultimate satisfaction and security come from God, not material possessions. Unique Calling Just as the Levites were set apart for service, believers today are called to live lives dedicated to God, serving Him in various capacities. Faithfulness of God God's promise to the Levites underscores His faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises to us, just as He did for the Levites. Spiritual Inheritance Our inheritance as believers is not earthly but spiritual. We are heirs of God's kingdom, and our relationship with Him is our greatest treasure. Contentment in God The Levites' contentment in having God as their inheritance challenges us to find our contentment in our relationship with God rather than in worldly possessions. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew To the tribeוּלְשֵׁ֙בֶט֙ (ū·lə·šê·ḇeṭ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Levi, הַלֵּוִ֔י (hal·lê·wî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3878: Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him however, מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver [Moses] had given נָתַ֥ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no inheritance. נַחֲלָ֑ה (na·ḥă·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion The LORD, יְהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc is their inheritance, נַחֲלָתָ֔ם (na·ḥă·lā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He had promised דִּבֶּ֥ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue them. לָהֶֽם׃ (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Joshua 13:33 NIVJoshua 13:33 NLT Joshua 13:33 ESV Joshua 13:33 NASB Joshua 13:33 KJV Joshua 13:33 BibleApps.com Joshua 13:33 Biblia Paralela Joshua 13:33 Chinese Bible Joshua 13:33 French Bible Joshua 13:33 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 13:33 But to the tribe of Levi Moses (Josh. 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