When he takes the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself on a scroll a copy of this law, taken from that of the Levitical priests. It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the Lord his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees. Deuteronomy 17:18-19
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And yet, God inspired Moses to anticipate a Hebrew king.
Through Moses, God provided clear guidelines and strong warnings for the kings that would rule Israel. Moses warned about three excesses that could draw the heart of the king away from God and lead to his fall- excess of weapons or horses, wives and wealth.
Each time a king came to the throne, he was to write for himself a copy of the law. Writing the law would lead him to dwell on every word. It was not enough that he has the law, the king was to meditate on the law every day of his life. The king needed to know God and His Word personally so that he would revere and obey Him and lead the people to obey Him.
In our digital world, though we have multiple options for the Bible on our phones and other devices, a personal hard copy of the Bible remains a treasured possession. Writing down or marking your Bible each day as you read and learn, is a very edifying practice. A well-read and well-marked Bible is a great testimony and reminder of God’s faithfulness, as you journey through life.
Do you have your own copy of the Bible? If not, get one today.
Lord, teach me to love and obey your Word, I pray.
Extended Reading — Deuteronomy 17-20
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