Numbers 18:13

And whatsoever is first ripe in the land, which they shall bring unto the Lord, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thine house shall eat of it.

Cross-reference

Exodus 22:29 commands offering first ripe fruits without delay, the same first-ripe fruits given to priests here.

Hosea 9:10 Allusion

Hosea 9:10 directly applies the 'first fruit' image to Israel's early faithfulness, mirroring the devoted first fruits given to priests in Numbers 18:13.

Exodus 23:19 commands bringing first fruits to the Lord's house, which Numbers 18:13 then assigns to the priests as their portion.

Deuteronomy 26:2 instructs bringing first fruits to the sanctuary, which Numbers 18:13 then gives to the priests as their food.

Nehemiah 10:37 Historical context

Nehemiah 10:37 describes bringing first fruits, wine, and oil to the priests, directly applying the law in Numbers 18:13 post-exile.

Jeremiah 24:2 uses 'first-ripe figs' as a metaphor for the good exiles, echoing the concept of first fruits dedicated to God in Numbers 18:13.

Micah 7:1 Allusion

Micah 7:1 laments the absence of first-ripe figs (righteous people), using the same term for first fruits that Numbers 18:13 consecrates to priests.