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Deuteronomy 17:15 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Deuteronomy 17:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 17 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.”
Deuteronomy 17:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:15
Future kingship: 'Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.' This permits but regulates monarchy—future anticipation (v.14-20). The king must be God's choice, not popular election alone. He must be Israelite ('thy brethren'), not foreigner. This prevents foreign dynastic control and ensures covenant commitment. The extensive restrictions (v.16-20) show kingship is servant leadership under divine authority, not autonomous rule. I...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:15
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“and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near”
“and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.”
“saying”
“who came to David to Hebron”
“You see him whom Yahweh has chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? All the people shouted”
“and brought him in. Now he was ruddy”
“Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.”
“when Saul was king over us”
“and the rulers take counsel together”
“and your throat from thirst: but you said”