Deuteronomy 17:18-20

“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: And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.”

"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: And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel." - Deuteronomy 17:18-20
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What does Deuteronomy 17:18-20 mean?

Deuteronomy 17:18-20 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "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: And it shall be with him, and he…

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The King's Heart: A Devotion on Deuteronomy 17:18-20

In the sacred text of Deuteronomy 17:18-20, we are given a divine blueprint for leadership, especially regarding those who hold positions of authority. The King James Version (KJV) states, "And it shall be, when he sits upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for…

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A Prayer for Leadership Grounded in God's Word

O Sovereign Lord, In humble reverence, we come before You today, acknowledging Your supreme authority and the wisdom that flows from Your Word. As we meditate on the words of Deuteronomy 17:18-20, we are reminded of the profound responsibilities that come with leadership. Your…

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Deuteronomy 17:18-20 - "And it shall be, when he sits upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites: And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel."
Deuteronomy 18:17 - "And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken."
Deuteronomy 20:17 - "But thou shalt utterly destroy them; namely, the Hittites, and the Amorites, the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee:"
Deuteronomy 20:18 - "That they teach you not to do after all their abominations, which they have done unto their gods; so should ye sin against the LORD your God."
Deuteronomy 17:18 - "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:"
Deuteronomy 18:20 - "But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die."
"And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken." - Deuteronomy 18:17
Deuteronomy 24:17-18 - "Do not deprive the foreigner or the fatherless of justice, or take the cloak of the widow as a pledge. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you from there. That is why I command you to do this."
Deuteronomy 17:20 - "That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel."
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Deuteronomy 20:16
Deuteronomy 20:16
Deuteronomy 5:17 - "Thou shalt not kill."
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Deuteronomy 14:17 - "And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,"
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Deuteronomy 14:20 - "But of all clean fowls ye may eat."
Deuteronomy 5:18 - "Neither shalt thou commit adultery."
Deuteronomy 28:17 - "Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store."
"But thou shalt utterly destroy them; namely, the Hittites, and the Amorites, the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee:" - Deuteronomy 20:17
Deuteronomy 18:11 - "Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer."
Deuteronomy 18:13 - "Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God."
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