Deuteronomy 17:18

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:

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 31:24 Related theme

Deuteronomy 31:24 records Moses finishing writing the law in a book—the same 'copy' the king was to write for himself.

Deuteronomy 31:9 Historical context

Deuteronomy 31:9 records Moses writing the law and giving it to priests, the original law the king is to copy per Deuteronomy 17:18.

Deuteronomy 31:26 Historical context

Deuteronomy 31:26 places the law beside the ark as a witness, the same law the king must copy in Deuteronomy 17:18.

2 Kings 11:12 shows Jehoiada giving the king 'the testimony' at coronation, fulfilling Deuteronomy 17:18's command to have a copy of the law.

2 Kings 22:8 Historical context

2 Kings 22:8 recounts finding the book of the law, which the king was commanded to have in Deuteronomy 17:18, sparking Josiah's reforms.

2 Chronicles 34:15 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:15 also records Hilkiah finding the book of the law, paralleling the Deuteronomy 17:18 command for the king to have a copy.

Joshua 1:8 Parallel

Joshua 1:8 commands Joshua to meditate on the book of the law—just as the king was to keep a personal copy for constant reference.

1 Kings 2:3 Related theme

1 Kings 2:3 has David urge Solomon to keep what is 'written in the law of Moses'—the same law the king was to copy and follow.

2 Chronicles 34:30 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:30 has King Josiah read the book of the law aloud—fulfilling the spirit of the command that the king should know and use the law.

Ezra 7:14 Parallel

Ezra 7:14 shows a king sending Ezra to inquire according to the law — mirroring the king's duty to copy and follow the law.

2 Kings 22:10 Historical context

2 Kings 22:10 describes the book of the law being read to King Josiah—a real-life instance of a king hearing the law he was supposed to have copied.

2 Chronicles 34:14 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:14 narrates the discovery of the book of the law—the same kind of book the king was commanded to write for himself.

Psalm 19:7 Related theme

Psalm 19:7 praises the law's perfection — the very law the king is to copy and meditate on for guidance.

Psalm 119:24 Related theme

Psalm 119:24 calls God's testimonies 'my counselors' — echoing the king's need for the law as his guide on the throne.

Proverbs 16:10 Related theme

Proverbs 16:10 says the king's lips should have divine guidance — reflecting the purpose of the king copying and studying the law.