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Deuteronomy 18:8

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18:8He must eat the same share they do, despite any profits he may gain from the sale of his family’s inheritance.11

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  1. 11 Presumably this would not refer to a land inheritance, since that was forbidden to the descendants of Levi (v. 1). More likely it referred to some family possessions (cf. , , , ) or other private property (cf. “a private source of income”), or even support sent by relatives (cf. “whatever his family sends him”).

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

then he may have equal portions to eat, besides what he receives from the sale of his patrimony.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

He is to share equally in their benefits, even though he has received money from the sale of family possessions.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

They will eat equal portions besides what he has received from the sale of the family estate.

NLTNew Living Translation

He may eat his share of the sacrifices and offerings, even if he also receives support from his family.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

They shall eat equal portions, apart from what he may receive from the sale of his patrimony.

KJV 1900King James Version

They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.