Genesis 47:22

Only the land of the priests bought he not; for the priests had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their lands.

Cross-reference

Genesis 47:26 restates the priests' land exemption as lasting law, confirming the policy noted here.

Genesis 41:45 Historical context

Genesis 41:45 mentions Potipherah priest of On; verse 22 notes priests had land exemption — same priestly class in Joseph's story.

Genesis 41:50 Historical context

Genesis 41:50 again names Potipherah priest of On, linking to the priestly privileges noted in verse 22.

Ezra 7:24 Parallel

Ezra 7:24 exempts priests from taxes — another example of rulers supporting priests, similar to Genesis 47:22.

Nehemiah 13:10 shows Levite portions neglected — contrasting with the faithful provision in Genesis 47:22.

1 Corinthians 9:13 argues temple workers share in offerings — applying the same logic of priestly provision as Genesis.