The answer is: Levi

Deut 10:9

The tribe of Levi stood out in ancient Israel unlike any other tribe. Their absence of a land inheritance isn't merely a delightful trivia nugget; it reveals so much about their unique role in Israelite society. While other families were measuring fields and marking territories, the Levites were dedicated to religious duties. They were the priests, entrusted with the sacred task of serving in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple.

To add to their interesting story, God provided the Levites with 48 cities spread across other tribes’ lands. This ensured they had provisions and a strong bond with various communities, counters the idea of being left out. Notably, within those Levitical cities, refuge cities provided shelter for those seeking asylum from accidental harm—talk about grace over punishment!

The Levites also fueled traditions that focused on community welfare, which persisted through ages, tying them to the concepts of justice and public service—themes that resonate widely today. With the establishment of the priestly line from the Levites eventually comes the hope of redemption seen in various messianic prophecies within Jewish thought.

In the ever-evolving narrative of the Bible, the Levites remind us that true wealth isn’t determined by land or possessions but by the service we offer to those around us. Their unique calling continues to inspire a sense of civic responsibility tied tightly to faith.