Deu 17:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : The king must not have many wives, or let his heart be turned away by them ( v. 17 ). He also should not gather too much silver and gold for himself. These things can distract a king from loving God and doing what is right (1 Kings 11:1; 1 Kings 12:4 ; Ps. 62:10; 1 Chron. 29:4 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 17:17

v. 17: The king must not have many wives, or let his heart be turned away by them (v. 17 ^a). He also should not gather too much silver and gold for himself. These things can distract a king from loving God and doing what is right (1 Kings 11:1; 1 Kings 12:4 ^b; Ps. 62:10; 1 Chron. 29:4 ^c).