1
The cohanim, who are L'vi'im, and indeed the whole tribe of Levi, is not to have a share or an inheritance with Isra'el. Instead, their support will come from the food offered by fire to ADONAI and from whatever else becomes his.
2
They will have no inheritance with their brothers, because ADONAI is their inheritance - as he has said to them.
3
"The cohanim will have the right to receive from the people, from those offering a sacrifice, whether ox or sheep, the shoulder, the jowls and the stomach.
4
You will also give him the firstfruits of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep.
5
For ADONAI your God has chosen him from all your tribes to stand and serve in the name of ADONAI, him and his sons forever.
6
"If a Levi from one of your towns anywhere in Isra'el where he is living comes, highly motivated, to the place which ADONAI will choose,
7
then he will serve there in the name of ADONAI his God, just like his kinsmen the L'vi'im who stand and serve in the presence of ADONAI.
8
Such a Levi will receive the same share as they do, in addition to what he may receive from selling his inherited ancestral property.