Parashas Masei · Side-ring from SKIP 35:01–02
Ohr HaChaim on 35:2.
English: Though Levites have no tribal inheritance, the tribes give them cities as a free act of chesed — like supporting one who cannot provide for himself. “Cities to dwell in” means they must be fit for residence; Chazal teach one may not convert residential city into open migrash alone.
Ohr HaChaim — chesed framing of Levite cities + residential fitness.
Levite cities are not a residual claim on the land but a mandated gift of kindness. The double “to dwell” insists the places remain livable cities, not mere pasture belts.