Deuteronomy 17:20
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.
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Gill's Exposition
That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren,.... On account of his office, the dignity of it, considering that he was subject to the law of God, and accountable to the Lord for all his actions:…
After the laws which concerned subjects fitly followed the laws which concern kings; for those that rule others must themselves remember that they are under command. Here are laws given,
I. To the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
that his heart, etc.] Cp. Deu 8:2. Turn not aside, Deu 5:32, Prolong days, Deu 4:40. Cullen (140) thinks that in mentioning Torahand Miṣwahseparately in Deu 17:19-20 the writer refers to two distinct…
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