Deuteronomy 17:18 net — When he sits on his royal throne he must make a copy of this law on a scroll given to him by the Levitical priests.

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"When he sits on his royal throne he must make a copy of this law on a scroll given to him by the Levitical priests."

— Deuteronomy 17:18, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 17 — Context

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you must select without fail a king whom the LORD your God chooses. From among your fellow citizens you must appoint a king– you may not designate a foreigner who is not one of your fellow Israelites.

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Moreover, he must not accumulate horses for himself or allow the people to return to Egypt to do so, for the LORD has said you must never again return that way.

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Furthermore, he must not marry many wives lest his affections turn aside, and he must not accumulate much silver and gold.

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When he sits on his royal throne he must make a copy of this law on a scroll given to him by the Levitical priests.

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It must be with him constantly and he must read it as long as he lives, so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and observe all the words of this law and these statutes and carry them out.

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Then he will not exalt himself above his fellow citizens or turn from the commandments to the right or left, and he and his descendants will enjoy many years ruling over his kingdom in Israel.

Deuteronomy 17:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 17:18 say?
Deuteronomy 17:18 in the NET Bible reads: “When he sits on his royal throne he must make a copy of this law on a scroll given to him by the Levitical priests.”
Where is Deuteronomy 17:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 17:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 17, verse 18.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 17:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 17:18 in?
Deuteronomy 17:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 17:18?
Deuteronomy 17:18 reads (NET): “When he sits on his royal throne he must make a copy of this law on a scroll given to him by the Levitical priests.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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