Deuteronomy 18:1
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.
Cross-reference
Deuteronomy 10:9 repeats that the Levites have no inheritance because the LORD Himself is their inheritance — directly reinforcing this verse.
Deuteronomy 12:12 repeats the Levite's lack of inheritance as reason to include them in rejoicing.
Deuteronomy 14:27 warns not to neglect the Levite because he has no inheritance, reinforcing this principle.
Deuteronomy 12:19 commands not to forsake the Levite — applying the principle of their dependence on offerings to daily life.
Numbers 18:8 gives Aaron charge of contributions — detailing the same principle of priests receiving offerings for their livelihood.
Numbers 18:9 specifies which offerings belong to the priests — expanding on the provision described here.
Numbers 18:20 tells Aaron that the LORD is his portion and inheritance — the same principle applied to priests.
Numbers 26:62 notes the Levites were not given an inheritance among Israel, consistent with this instruction.
Joshua 13:14 restates this command: Levites receive no land inheritance but live from offerings.
Joshua 13:33 explicitly states Moses gave no inheritance to Levi, as the LORD is their inheritance — a direct fulfillment.
Joshua 18:7 says the Levites have no portion because the priesthood is their heritage — confirming this command.
In 1 Corinthians 9:13, Paul applies this principle: temple workers eat from the temple, so ministers deserve support.
1 Corinthians 9:14 extends the logic: gospel proclaimers should live by the gospel, echoing the Lord's command.
Ezekiel 44:28 reaffirms that the Lord Himself is the priests' inheritance, a direct echo of this command.