What was the tithe used for besides supporting Levites?
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Correct answer: Helping widows, orphans, and foreigners
Every third year, the tithe also supported widows, orphans, and foreigners who had no land or inheritance of their own. This provided social care beyond the Levites' needs. It reflected God's compassion for the vulnerable.
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