Deuteronomy 17:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:18 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:18 — KJV
“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 17:18 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:18 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 17:18
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:18: before, priests, levites
“Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:18: kingdom, book, before
“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:18: throne, kingdom, before
“And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:18: sitteth, throne, kingdom
“And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. principal...: Heb. house of the father”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:18: before, priests, levites
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