Numbers 18:21 explains the Levites' provision: they receive tithes as inheritance for their service, linking to the gift of Levites in v6.

Numbers 3:9 states the same command: Levites are wholly given to Aaron for service, reinforcing the gift designation here.

Numbers 3:12 is the earlier statement of God taking the Levites instead of firstborn – directly parallel to the gift here.

Numbers 3:45 repeats the command to take Levites instead of firstborn – directly parallel to the gift of Levites here.

Numbers 8:16-19 elaborates: Levites are given as a gift to Aaron to serve instead of the firstborn, echoing the same gift concept.

Numbers 8:13 shows Levites presented as an offering before Aaron, complementing the gift designation in v6.

Numbers 8:14 commands separation of Levites from Israel, reinforcing that they are given to Aaron for service.

Exodus 31:6 similarly shows God appointing craftsmen for the tabernacle – both emphasize divine commissioning of sanctuary workers.

2 Chronicles 29:34 shows Levites helping priests when needed, exemplifying the service role given in Numbers 18:6.

Ezekiel 44:11 describes Levites as ministers in the sanctuary, continuing their service role from Numbers 18:6.