“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 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
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
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 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
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 pervert justice by showing mercy to guilty
“Do not pervert justice by showing partiality.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 1:17
Ensure justice is applied even when mercy is tempting is a Command of God
Do not accept testimony from two related witnesses
“Do not accept testimony from related witnesses.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 19:15
Exclude related witnesses to avoid collusion is a Command of God
Appoint judges and officers
“Appoint judges and officers in every city.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 16:18
Obligation to appoint just judges and officers is a Command of God
Do not execute on insufficient evidence
“Do not execute without proper proof.”
Bible Reference: Deuteronomy 17:6
Prohibition on capital punishment without proper proof is a Command of God