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A Reward, Not a Ritual
Commentators explain that after the Levites gave their required tithe to the priests, the rest of their income was considered their personal property. Unlike the priests' holy offerings, which had to be eaten in a specific place, the Levites could eat their portion "in every place" with their families. It was their rightful payment, not a restricted ritual meal.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 18:31
19th Century
Bishop
And you shall eat it in every place.— When the tenth which was due to the priests had been duly paid, the remainder of th…
John Calvin
On Numbers 18:31
16th Century
Theologian
And you shall eat it. Because the tithes were considered to be among the sacred offerings, a question might arise whether it was lawful to…
John Gill
On Numbers 18:31
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall eat it in every place
In any of their tents or dwelling houses, not being obliged to eat it in the tab…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 18:20–32
17th Century
Minister
As Israel was a people not to be numbered among the nations, so Levi was a tribe to be distinguished from the rest. Those who have God for their In…