Deu 17:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : When the king sits on his throne, he must write out a copy of God’s law for himself, taken from the one kept by the priests ( v. 18 ). Writing the law by hand helps the king learn and remember it. Even though he is busy as a king, he is not above God’s law (Hos. 8:12 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 17:18

v. 18: When the king sits on his throne, he must write out a copy of God’s law for himself, taken from the one kept by the priests (v. 18 ^a). Writing the law by hand helps the king learn and remember it. Even though he is busy as a king, he is not above God’s law (Hos. 8:12 ^b).