KJV ORIGINAL
Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be careful that you don't neglect or abandon the Levite as long as you live in the land.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is reminding the Israelites to always take care of the Levites, who served as priests and had no land inheritance of their own.
📚 Historical Context
The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, but unlike the other tribes, they received no land inheritance when Israel settled in the Promised Land. Instead, they were dedicated to serving God in the temple and teaching the law to the people. Since they had no farmland or property to support themselves, they depended on the tithes and offerings from the other tribes for their livelihood.
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