And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.
And don't forget about the Levite who lives in your town; don't abandon him, because he doesn't have any land or inheritance like you do.
This verse is reminding the Israelites to take care of the Levites in their communities because the Levites didn't receive land ownership like the other tribes did.
📚 Historical Context
The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, but they were set apart for religious service and didn't receive a territorial inheritance when the Israelites settled in the Promised Land. Instead, they lived scattered throughout the other tribes' territories and depended on the tithes and offerings of the people for their livelihood. This command was part of Moses' instructions about caring for those who served in the temple and taught God's law.
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