1. Leviticus 24:9 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why were the loaves to be eaten by the priests?

Leviticus 24:9 (ESV)

9 And it shall be for Aaron and his sons, and they shall eat it in a holy place, since it is for him a most holy portion out of the LORD’s food offerings, a perpetual due.”

The loaves of bread were eaten by the priests because they were among the holy things given to the Lord.

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