יהושע, פרק י״ג, פסוק י״ד

The Tribe of Levi stands apart from the rest of the Israelites because they did not receive a traditional portion of land. Their unique calling is to dedicate themselves entirely to serving God. Instead of a physical territory, their inheritance consists of the fire offerings of God, encompassing the sacrifices and the sacred service [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Specifically, this means they receive the holy portions from the altar, which are given to them after the designated sacrificial parts are consumed by fire [מצודת דוד].

Beyond the altar, their portion also includes the various tithes and gifts allocated to them in the Torah. While they lack a defined regional territory, they are not left without homes. They are provided with specific cities for residence, including locations on the eastern side of the Jordan River [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The underlying promise that these sacred offerings would serve as their lasting inheritance is rooted directly in the words God originally spoke to Moses [מצודת דוד].