KJV ORIGINAL
Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, and the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
However, the Levites have a special privilege: they can buy back their houses in the cities that belong to them at any time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that the Levites (the priest tribe) had special property rights that allowed them to reclaim their homes whenever they needed to.
📚 Historical Context
The Levites were the priestly tribe of Israel who didn't receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, but instead were given specific cities scattered throughout the land. Since they served God full-time in religious duties rather than farming or other occupations, they needed special protections for their limited property holdings.
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