How we cite our quotes: (Chapter:Verse)
Quote #10
All tithes of herd and flock, every tenth one that passes under the shepherd's staff, shall be holy to the Lord. (NRSV 27:32)
And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord. (KJV 27:32-33)
The very last laws in Leviticus require Israelites to give God ten percent of their harvests, herds, and flocks. Since God is usually away on business, in Deuteronomy, he remembers to add that this tithe is supposed to go to those in need and to the Levites.
Just who are the Levites? By an amazing coincidence, they happen to be the home tribe of the priests. The priests aren't vain—this book really is about them.