신명기 17:14-15 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 17:14-20

The limitations of monarchy. We have here provision made for the probable demand of the people for a visible king like the other nations. The unseen King did not make the same sensation in their view, and hence Moses is inspired to anticipate the unbelieving demand. And here notice— I. THE UNSEEN KING MUST HAVE THE SELECTION OF THE VISIBLE ONE . It is in this way that the monarchy, when it came, was kept under the control of God. The theocracy was still the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Limitations round about a king. A king is the creation of a nation's will. The nation does not exist for the king, but the king exists for the nation. His proper aim is not personal glory, but the widest public good. I. KINGS ARE THE PRODUCT OF A DEGENERATE AGE . Since the King of heaven is willing to give his counsel and aid to men, it is for our honor and advantage to live under the direct administration of God; and it is only when piety and faith decline that men... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 17:15

The prohibition to choose a foreigner indicates that the people had the right of election. In what way this was to be exercised, and how it was subject to the Divine choice, is not declared. Judging from what actually happened in subsequent history, it would appear that only on special occasions, such as the election of the first king or a change of dynasty, did God take the initiative, and through a prophet direct the choice of the people; ultimately the monarchy became hereditary, and it was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 17:14

No encouragement is given to the desire, natural in an Oriental people, for monarchical government; but neither is such desire blamed, as appears from the fact that conditions are immediately laid down upon which it may be satisfied. Compare the marginal references. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 17:15

The king, like the judges and officers (compare Deuteronomy 16:18), is to be chosen by the people; but their choice is to be in accordance with the will of God, and to be made from among “their brethren.” Compare 1 Samuel 9:15; 1Sa 10:24; 1 Samuel 16:1; 1 Kings 19:16.Thou mayest not set a stranger over thee - The Jews extended this prohibition to all offices whatsoever (compare Jeremiah 30:21); and naturally attached the greatest importance to it: from where the significance of the question... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 17:15

Deuteronomy 17:15. Whom the Lord thy God shall choose Approve of, or appoint. So it was in Saul and David. God reserved to himself the nomination both of the family and of the person. Thy brethren Of the same nation and religion; because such a person was most likely to maintain true religion, and to rule with righteousness, gentleness, and kindness to his subjects; and that he might be a fit type of Christ, their supreme king, who was to be one of their brethren. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 17:1-20

Justice and government (16:18-17:20)A collection of miscellaneous laws deals with a variety of civil and religious matters. The courts had to administer justice impartially (18-20); the worship of Yahweh was not to involve any symbols or sacred objects taken from other religions (21-22); people were not to offer sick or lame animals in sacrifice (17:1); the testimony of at least two witnesses had to be in agreement before an accused person could be punished (2-7); and when local judges found a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 17:14

and shalt say. A prophetic contingency provided for. Compare Genesis 36:31 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Deuteronomy 17:14

"When thou art come unto the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, and thou shalt possess it, and dwell therein, and shall say, I will set a king over me, like all the nations that are round about me; thou shalt surely set him a king over thee, whom Jehovah thy God shall choose: one from among the brethren shalt thou set king over thee; thou mayest not put a foreigner over thee, who is not thy brother. Only he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 17:14

Ver. 14. When thou art come unto the land, &c.— These words by no means import that God commanded them to make a king when they came to Canaan, as some of the Jews understand it; but only, that if they would needs have a king, he should be one of their brethren: so it was understood by Josephus. See 1 Samuel 8:5; 1 Samuel 19:20. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 17:14-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 17:14-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 17:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 17:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 17:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 17:15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 17:1-20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 17:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Deuteronomy 17:14

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 17:14

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