Deuteronomy 17:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and not think that he's better than everyone else. If the king completely obeys the LORD's commands, he and his descendants will rule Israel for many years.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:23

I keep your laws in mind and never turn away from your teachings.

1 Kings 11:34

“Solomon is David's son, and David was my chosen leader, who did what I commanded. So I will let Solomon be king until he dies.

1 Kings 11:36

but Solomon's son will still rule one tribe. This way, my servant David will always have a descendant ruling in Jerusalem, the city where I have chosen to be worshipped.

1 Kings 15:3

Abijam did not truly obey the LORD his God as his ancestor David had done. Instead, he was sinful just like his father Rehoboam.

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 10:30

Later the LORD said, “Jehu, you have done right by destroying Ahab's entire family, just as I had planned. So I will make sure that the next four kings of Israel will come from your own family.”

2 Kings 14:10

Amaziah, you think you're so powerful because you defeated Edom. Go ahead and celebrate—but stay at home. If you cause any trouble, both you and your kingdom of Judah will be destroyed.

2 Chronicles 25:19

Amaziah, you think you're so powerful because you defeated Edom. But stay at home and do your celebrating. If you cause any trouble, both you and your kingdom of Judah will be destroyed.

2 Chronicles 26:16

Uzziah became proud of his power, and this led to his downfall. One day, Uzziah disobeyed the LORD his God by going into the temple and burning incense as an offering to him.

2 Chronicles 33:12

While Manasseh was held captive there, he asked the LORD God to forgive him and to help him.

2 Chronicles 33:19

Hozai wrote a lot about Manasseh, including his prayer and God's answer. But Hozai also recorded the evil things Manasseh did before turning back to God, as well as a list of places where Manasseh set up idols, and where he built local shrines and places to worship Asherah.

2 Chronicles 33:23

Manasseh had turned back to the LORD, but Amon refused to do that. Instead, he sinned even more than his father.

Psalm 119:102

You have been my teacher, and I won't reject your instructions.

Psalm 132:12

If they keep our agreement and follow my teachings, then someone in your family will rule for ever.”

Psalm 19:11

By your teachings, Lord, I am warned; by obeying them, I am greatly rewarded.

Proverbs 10:27

If you respect the LORD, you will live longer; if you keep doing wrong, your life will be cut short.

Proverbs 27:24

because wealth and honour don't last for ever.

Ecclesiastes 8:13

but no one who sins and rejects God will prosper or live very long.

Isaiah 2:12

The LORD All-Powerful has chosen a day when those who are proud and conceited will be put down.

Habakkuk 2:4

“I, the LORD, refuse to accept anyone who is proud. Only those who live by faith are acceptable to me.”

2 Corinthians 12:7

Of course, I am now referring to the wonderful things I saw. One of Satan's angels was sent to make me suffer terribly, so that I would not feel too proud.

Deuteronomy 12:25

Do you want the LORD to make you successful? Do you want your children to be successful even after you are gone? Then do what pleases the LORD and don't eat blood.

Deuteronomy 12:28

If you obey these laws, you will be doing what the LORD your God says is right and good. Then he will help you and your descendants be successful.

Deuteronomy 12:32

Obey all the laws and teachings I am giving you. Don't add any, and don't take any away.

Deuteronomy 4:2

and now he is your God. I am telling you everything he has commanded, so don't add anything or take anything away.

Deuteronomy 5:32

Israel, you must carefully obey the LORD's commands.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Don't forget how the LORD your God has led you through the desert for the past forty years. He wanted to find out if you were truly willing to obey him and depend on him,

1 Peter 5:5

All you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble towards everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

1 Samuel 10:25

Samuel explained the rights and duties of a king and wrote them all in a book. He put the book in a temple building at one of the places where the LORD was worshipped. Then Samuel sent everyone home.

1 Samuel 15:23

Rebelling against God or disobeying him because you are proud is just as bad as worshipping idols or asking them for advice. You refused to do what God told you, so God has decided that you can't be king.”