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Deuteronomy 17:18: Meaning Explained
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...
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:”
What Does This Verse Mean?
The king must write out a copy of God's law and always keep it with him. This makes sure the king remembers and follows God's rules.
What’s Happening Here
Each king had to have his own handwritten copy of the laws. This personal connection to God's law would help him be a good leader.
Key Words
thronethe royal seat of the king
copya written version of something
Why It Matters
Leaders must study and follow the law themselves before asking others to obey. A good leader should always remember God's standards.
Did You Know?
This practice of hand-copying important texts was common in ancient times before printing presses existed.
Word Study
H3427
And it shall be when he sittethכְשִׁבְתּ֔וֹ
H3678
upon the throneכִּסֵּ֣א
H4467
of his kingdomמַמְלַכְתּ֑וֹ
H3789
that he shall writeוְכָ֨תַב
H4932
him a copyמִשְׁנֵ֨ה
H8451
of this lawהַתּוֹרָ֤ה
H5612
in a bookסֵ֔פֶר
H6440
out of that which is beforeמִלִּפְנֵ֥י
H3548
the priestsהַכֹּֽהֲנִ֥ים
H3881
the Levitesהַלְוִיִּֽם׃
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