Deuteronomy 18:2

Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 18:2

BSB

Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

AKJV

Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brothers: the LORD is their inheritance, as he has said to them.

CPDV

And they shall receive nothing else from the possession of their brothers. For the Lord himself is their inheritance, just as he said to them.

ERV

And they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD is their inheritance, as he hath spoken unto them.

NHEB

They shall have no inheritance among their brothers: the LORD is their inheritance, as he has spoken to them.

SMT

And an inheritance shall not be to him in the midst of his brethren: Jehovah, he is his inheritance, as he spake to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 18:2

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 18:2

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

Overview of Deuteronomy 18:2

Summary

God becomes Levites' exclusive inheritance substitute

Event

Divine declaration of priestly support

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC