Nehemiah 12:47
And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.
Cross-reference
Nehemiah 12:1 lists the priests and Levites who returned with Zerubbabel, providing context for the days mentioned here.
Nehemiah 12:26 lists singers and gatekeepers in Nehemiah's days, directly matching the period described here.
In Nehemiah 10:35-39, the people covenant to bring firstfruits and tithes; here they actually fulfill that promise.
In Nehemiah 13:10-12, the portions for Levites are neglected and later restored, showing the decline and reform of this same practice.
In Numbers 18:21-29, the law of tithes for Levites is established—this verse shows the later application of that command.
Malachi 3:10 commands tithes for the storehouse, directly reinforcing the principle of providing for temple workers seen in Nehemiah 12:47.
In Malachi 3:8-10, God rebukes Israel for withholding tithes—contrasting this verse where the people faithfully give their portions.
In Deuteronomy 18:8, priests share equal portions, a related principle of support for temple personnel seen here.
In 2 Chronicles 31:5, a similar faithful tithing occurs under Hezekiah, providing a historical precedent for this support system.
In 2 Chronicles 31:6, the people also bring tithes of holy things, mirroring the practice seen here in Nehemiah.
In Galatians 6:6, the NT urges supporting teachers with material goods, echoing the principle of providing for spiritual workers.