Deuteronomy 17:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Deuteronomy 17:18 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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:”
King James Version · Public Domain“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:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`And it hath been, when he sitteth on the throne of his kingdom, that he hath written for himself the copy of this law, on a book, from <FI>that<Fi> before the priests the Levites,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Deuteronomy 17:18 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 31:9So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel.
- Deuteronomy 31:24When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end,
- Joshua 1:8This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
- 1 Kings 2:3And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as is written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,
- 2 Kings 11:12Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”
- 2 Kings 22:8Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it.
- 2 Chronicles 34:15And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan.
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