Deuteronomy 17:19
"It shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write himself a copy of this law in a book, out of that which is before the Levitical priests."
Key Reflection
When the king ascends to his throne, he must personally scribe a copy of the Torah from the laws held by the Levitical priests. This act underscores the king's personal and direct responsibility to uphold God’s law, ensuring that even those in power are not above the written Word. The original audience would have understood this as a measure to prevent the king from becoming arrogant or corrupt, emphasizing the importance of divine law over human authority.
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