Deuteronomy 17:19

Easy To Read Version

The king must keep that book with him. He must read from that book all his life. Why? Because the king must learn to respect the Lord his God. And the king must learn to completely obey everything the law commands.

Cross References

2 Kings 22:10

Then Shaphan the secretary told the king, “And Hilkiah the priest also gave this book to me.” Then Shaphan read the book to the king.

Psalm 1:2

A good person loves the Lord’s teachings.\par He thinks about them day and night.\par

John 5:39

You carefully study the Scriptures. {\cf2\super [82]} You think that those Scriptures give you life forever. Those same Scriptures tell about me!

Deuteronomy 11:18

“Remember these commands I give you. Keep them in your hearts. {Write these commands and} tie them on your hands and wear them on your foreheads for a way to help you remember {my laws}.

Deuteronomy 4:10

Remember the day you stood before the Lord your God at Mount Horeb (Sinai). The Lord said to me, ‘Gather the people together to listen to the things I say. Then they will learn to respect me as long as they live on earth. And they will teach these things to their children.’

Deuteronomy 4:9

But you must be careful! Be sure that as long as you live you never forget the things you have seen. You must teach those things to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 5:1

Moses called together all the people of Israel and said to them, “People of Israel, listen to the laws and rules that I tell you today. Learn these laws and be sure to obey them.

Joshua 1:8

Always remember the things written in that book of law. Study that book day and night. Then you can be sure to obey the things that are written there. If you do this, then you will be wise and successful in everything you do.