Deuteronomy 12:19

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Take heed to yourself that you do not forsake the Levite as long as you live in your land.

Latin

Cave ne derelinquas Levitem in omni tempore quo versaris in terra.

Hebrew

English

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

Theme notes and profiles

2 Chronicles 31:4–21
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.
Nehemiah 10:34–39
We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law.
1 Corinthians 9:10–14
Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest.
Deuteronomy 14:27–29
And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.
2 Chronicles 11:13–14
Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam.

Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites