Deu 17:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16 : The king must not build up a large number of horses for himself, especially not by trading with Egypt ( v. 16 ). This is because trusting in horses for power and safety can lead the king and the people away from depending on God (Ps. 20:7; 33:17; Hos. 14:3 ). Also, Israel should not return to Egypt, where they used to be slaves (Lev. 18:3; 1 Kings 10:28, 29 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 17:16

v. 16: The king must not build up a large number of horses for himself, especially not by trading with Egypt (v. 16 ^a). This is because trusting in horses for power and safety can lead the king and the people away from depending on God (Ps. 20:7; 33:17; Hos. 14:3 ^b). Also, Israel should not return to Egypt, where they used to be slaves (Lev. 18:3; 1 Kings 10:28, 29 ^c).