THE DUTIES OF THE LEVITES. The functions of the Levites are here defined in relation both to the priestly order and to the people. In respect of the priests, they are to act as their ministers, and to be responsible for the custody of the Tabernacle, but not for the care of its contents (with which... [ Continue Reading ]
THE DUES TO BE RECEIVED BY THE PRIESTS FROM THE PEOPLE. These embrace all those portions of the things offered unto the Lord which are not required to be burnt; and in detail are (_a)_ the meal offerings, less a handful or other small quantity (Leviticus 2:2 f., Leviticus 2:9 f., Leviticus 6:15 f.);... [ Continue Reading ]
THE DUES TO BE RECEIVED BY THE LEVITES FROM THE PEOPLE. These are here confined to the tithes (p. 99) of all vegetable produce: but in Leviticus 27:32 f. reference is also made to a tithe of cattle. The dedication of tithes (p. 99) to religious purposes was propably a more highly regulated form of t... [ Continue Reading ]
THE DUES TO BE RECEIVED BY THE PRIESTS FROM THE LEVITES. These consisted of a tenth of the tithe paid to the Levites by the people. NUMBERS 18:29. EVERY HEAVE OFFERING: better, the whole contribution. The tithe of the tithe is to be of the best. Numbers 18:30. it shall be counted, etc.: the prono... [ Continue Reading ]