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Deuteronomy 17:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Deuteronomy 17:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 17 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.”
Deuteronomy 17:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:16
But he shall not multiply horses to himself (לֹא־יַרְבֶּה־לּוֹ סוּסִים, lo-yarbeh-lo susim)—horses symbolized military might and Egyptian-style chariot warfare. Yarbeh (multiply) means accumulate excessively. God forbids royal militarism that trusts in armaments rather than divine protection.Nor cause the people to return to Egypt identifies the deeper issue: horses came from Egypt, and acquiring them meant Egyptian alliances, trade relationships, and cultural influence. Egypt represents the world system, slavery, and false security. Returning to Egypt—physically or spiritually—reverses the ex...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:16
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“and rely on horses”
“that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape who does such things? shall he break the covenant”
“by the way of which I said to you”
“and some in horses”
“and twelve thousand horsemen”
“to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will be a prey: wouldn't it be better for us to return into Egypt?”
“and twelve thousand horsemen.”
“when Pharaoh had let the people go”
“saying”