Deuteronomy 17:18 meaning and explanation

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.

Deuteronomy 17:18, Berean Standard Bible

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Moses is instructing Israel about the future king they will one day request. In verses 14 to 20 he sets limits on royal power, and here he requires the king to write out a copy of this instruction, likely the book of Deuteronomy, on a scroll under the supervision of the Levitical priests.

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