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Deuteronomy 17

Deuteronomy 17:18

Guidelines for a King · Deuteronomy 17:14–20
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Translations

Modern
When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.
Traditional
And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites:
Literal
And it shall come to pass, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book from the one before the faces of the priests, the Levites.
Latin
Postquam autem sederit in solio regni sui, describet sibi Deuteronomium legis hujus in volumine, accipiens exemplar a sacerdotibus Leviticæ tribus,

Original

Hebrew
English
When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.

Notes

Deuteronomy 17:18

this instruction (Hebrew this torah): Here instruction refers to the book of Deuteronomy or possibly only this passage about having a king (monarchy) in Israel. For torah, see study note on 4:44.

Parallels

1 Samuel 8:1–9

People

Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Joshua, Book of King Kings, Books of First and Second Law of Moses Priests and Levites Samuel, Books of First and Second Theocracy

Topics

Constitution: Agreement Between the Ruler and People King: Constitutional Restrictions of King: Precepts Concerning Kings: Required to Write and Keep by Them, a Copy of the Divine Law Law: Formed a Constitution on Which the Civil Government of the Israelites Was Founded Rulers: Duties of The Law of Moses: Kings to Write and Study Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To