Deuteronomy 17:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:15 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt tho..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:15 — KJV
“Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.”
— Deuteronomy 17:15 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:15 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:15
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:15: shalt, any, lord
“Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all that thou settest thine hand to in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:15: shalt, set, lord
“The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:15: shalt, set, king
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:15: shalt, lord, god
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:15: king, whom, lord
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