Deuteronomy 17:15

New International Reader's Version

When that happens, make sure you appoint over yourselves a king the Lord your God chooses. He must be from among your own people. Don’t appoint over yourselves someone from another country. Don’t choose anyone who isn’t from one of the tribes of Israel.

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:1

All the tribes of Israel came to see David at Hebron. They said, “We are your own flesh and blood.

2 Samuel 5:2

In the past, Saul was our king. But you led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, ‘You will be the shepherd over my people Israel. You will become their ruler.’ ”

1 Chronicles 12:23

Large numbers of men came to David at Hebron. They were prepared for battle. They came to hand Saul’s kingdom over to him, just as the Lord had said. Here are the numbers of the men who came.

1 Chronicles 22:10

He will build a house for my Name. He will be my son. And I will be his father. I will make his kingdom secure over Israel. It will last forever.’

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons. From all of them he has chosen my son Solomon. He wants Solomon to sit on the throne of the Lord’s kingdom. He wants him to rule over Israel.

Psalm 2:2

The kings of the earth rise up against the Lord. The rulers of the earth join together against his anointed king.

Psalm 2:6

He says to them, “I have placed my king on my holy mountain of Zion.”

Psalm 89:20

I have found my servant David. I have poured my sacred oil on his head.

Jeremiah 2:25

Do not run after other gods until your sandals are worn out and your throat is dry. But you said, ‘It’s no use! I love those gods. I must go after them.’

Jeremiah 30:21

Their leader will be one of their own people. Their ruler will rise up from among them. I will bring him near. And he will come close to me. He will commit himself to serve me,” announces the Lord.

Matthew 22:17

Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay the royal tax to Caesar or not?”

1 Samuel 10:24

Samuel spoke to all the people. He said, “Look at the man the Lord has chosen! There isn’t anyone like him among all the people.” Then the people shouted, “May the king live a long time!”

1 Samuel 16:3

Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. Then I will show you what to do. You must anoint for me the one I point out to you.”

1 Samuel 8:5

They said to him, “You are old. Your sons don’t live as you do. So appoint a king to lead us. We want a king just like the kings all the other nations have.”