Deuteronomy 17:20

Translations

Modern

Then his heart will not be exalted above his countrymen, and he will not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or to the left, in order that he and his sons may reign many years over his kingdom in Israel.

Traditional

That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.

Literal

…that his heart may not be lifted above his brothers, and that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right or to the left, that he may prolong his days in his kingdom—he and his children—in the midst of Israel.

Latin

Nec elevetur cor ejus in superbiam super fratres suos, neque declinet in partem dexteram vel sinistram, ut longo tempore regnet ipse et filii ejus super Israël.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then his heart will not be exalted above his countrymen, and he will not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or to the left, in order that he and his sons may reign many years over his kingdom in Israel.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Ahaz Ancient Law Codes God’s Instructions Kingship The Priestly Blessing Violation of the Sacred

Related verses

Deuteronomy 5:32
So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left.
1 Kings 15:5
For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.
Isaiah 2:12
For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—
Psalm 131:1–2
A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.
Daniel 5:20–23
But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
Psalm 132:12
If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”
1 Kings 11:12–13
Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son.
Deuteronomy 12:32
See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.
2 Chronicles 32:25–26
But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 34:27
…because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and against its people, and because you have humbled yourself before Me and have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD.
2 Chronicles 33:12
And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers.
Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.

Parallels

1 Samuel 8:1–9

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel King Kings, Books of First and Second Law of Moses Samuel, Books of First and Second Theocracy

Topics

Constitution: Agreement Between the Ruler and People King: Constitutional Restrictions of Kings: Required to Write and Keep by Them, a Copy of the Divine Law Kings: when First Established in Israel, not Hereditary Law: Formed a Constitution on Which the Civil Government of the Israelites Was Founded Rulers: Duties of The Scriptures: Designed For: Producing Obedience

Deuteronomy 17:20

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