Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.
So they will not receive any land inheritance like their fellow Israelites do. The LORD himself is their inheritance, just as he promised them.
The writer is explaining that the Levites (priests) won't get land like the other tribes because God himself is their reward and provision.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, the Levites were a tribe designated for religious service as priests, and unlike the other tribes, they were not allocated land as an inheritance when the Promised Land was divided. This arrangement ensured they could focus entirely on their sacred duties in the tabernacle and temple, with God promising to provide for them through the tithes and offerings of the people. Therefore, Deuteronomy 18:2 highlights that the Lord Himself would be their portion, reflecting God's covenantal care for those devoted to His work.
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