“Limit the kings power and wealth.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:16
Limitations and duties of kings to prevent abuse is a Command of God
Category Archives: Government
Do not multiply silver and gold for king
“Do not multiply silver and gold for the king.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:17
Limitations on wealth accumulation by king is a Command of God
Write a copy of the law for king
“Write a copy of the law for the king.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:18
Requirement for king to have a personal copy of the law is a Command of God
Do not oppress the stranger in taxation
“Do not oppress the stranger in taxation.”
Bible Reference: Exodus 22:21
Fair taxation and protection for strangers is a Command of God
Observe laws of kingship
“Observe laws governing kingship.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:14
Rules for appointing and limiting kings is a Command of God
Do not appoint a foreigner as king
“Do not appoint a foreigner as king.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:15
Restriction on appointing foreign rulers is a Command of God
Do not multiply horses for king
“Do not multiply horses for the king.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:16
Limitations on military accumulation by king is a Command of God
Do not multiply wives for king
“Do not multiply wives for the king.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:17
Limitations on polygamy for king is a Command of God