Deuteronomy 17:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The official copy of God's laws will be kept by the priests of the Levi tribe. So, as soon as anyone becomes king, he must go to the priests and write out a copy of these laws while they watch.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:3

Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go.

2 Kings 11:12

Jehoiada brought Joash outside, where he placed the crown on his head and gave him a copy of instructions for ruling the nation. Olive oil was poured on his head to show that he was now king, while the crowd clapped and shouted, “Long live the king!”

2 Kings 22:8

While Shaphan was at the temple, Hilkiah handed him a book and said, “Look what I found here in the temple—The Book of God's Law.” Shaphan read it,

2 Chronicles 34:15

Hilkiah handed the book to Shaphan the official and said, “Look what I found here in the temple—The Book of God's Law.”

Deuteronomy 31:9

Moses wrote down all these laws and teachings and gave them to the priests and the leaders of Israel. The priests were from the Levi tribe, and they carried the sacred chest that belonged to the LORD.