Deuteronomy 12:19

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 12:19

BSB

and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.

AKJV

Take heed to yourself that you forsake not the Levite as long as you live on the earth.

CPDV

Be careful, lest you abandon the Levite, at anytime while you are living in the land.

ERV

Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon thy land.

NHEB

Be careful that you do not forsake the Levite as long as you live in your land.

SMT

Watch to thyself lest thou shalt forsake the Levite all thy days upon the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 12:19

TakeheedH8104VerbtothyselfthatthouforsakeH5800VerbnottheLeviteH3881AdjectiveaslongasthoulivestH3117Noun MasculineupontheearthH127Noun Feminine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 12:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 12:19

Summary

Support the priestly class throughout one's lifetime

Place

Israel

Event

Levite support mandate

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC