Deu 17:14 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 17:14-20: The Choice of a King In this passage, Moses gives laws about what should happen if Israel wants a king in the future. God does not command them to have a king, but He allows it if the people desire one. There are rules both for the people when choosing a king, and for the king himself. These rules are meant to make sure the king leads the people in following God’s law, and not in pride or greed. vv. 14-15 : If Israel asks for a king to be like other nations, God allows it, but they must let God choose the king for them ( v. 14, 15 ). The king must be an Israelite, not a foreigner. God wants the king to be one of their own people, so he will understand their faith and customs. God’s choice is most important (Hos. 8:4; Heb. 2:14 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 17:14

Deuteronomy 17:14-20: The Choice of a King

In this passage, Moses gives laws about what should happen if Israel wants a king in the future. God does not command them to have a king, but He allows it if the people desire one. There are rules both for the people when choosing a king, and for the king himself. These rules are meant to make sure the king leads the people in following God’s law, and not in pride or greed.

vv. 14-15: If Israel asks for a king to be like other nations, God allows it, but they must let God choose the king for them (v. 14, 15 ^a). The king must be an Israelite, not a foreigner. God wants the king to be one of their own people, so he will understand their faith and customs. God’s choice is most important (Hos. 8:4; Heb. 2:14 ^b).