Numbers 18:24

But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as an heave offering unto the Lord, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.

Cross-reference

Numbers 18:20 states the Lord is the Levites' inheritance, explaining why they receive tithes instead of land.

Numbers 18:21 directly commands that tithes are given to Levites as inheritance, identical to this verse.

Numbers 31:30 Related theme

Numbers 31:30 extends provision for Levites from war spoils, a different source but same principle.

Malachi 3:8-10 rebukes Israel for withholding tithes—the very tithes designated here as the Levites' inheritance.

Deuteronomy 12:12 reinforces Levites have no inheritance, echoing the rationale for their support.

Deuteronomy 26:12 commands giving tithes to Levites, directly applying this law in a broader context.

Nehemiah 10:37 Historical context

Nehemiah 10:37 records post-exilic practice of bringing tithes to Levites, faithful to this command.

Exodus 29:28 designates a portion of offerings for Aaron and his sons—parallel to the tithe given to Levites here as inheritance.