Deuteronomy 17:15

Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 17

“Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.”Deuteronomy 17:15

What Does Deuteronomy 17:15 Mean?

Deuteronomy 17:15 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 17, verse 15 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (17)

These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 17:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Jeremiah 30:21“And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.”1 Chronicles 22:10“He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.”1 Samuel 9:15“Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,”1 Samuel 10:24“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.”1 Samuel 16:12“And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.”1 Chronicles 12:23“And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.”2 Samuel 5:2“Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.”Psalms 2:2“The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,”Psalms 2:6“Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.”Jeremiah 2:25“Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from thirst: but thou saidst, There is no hope: no; for I have loved strangers, and after them will I go.”Luke 20:22“Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?”1 Kings 1:5“Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.”1 Chronicles 11:1“Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.”1 Chronicles 28:2“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:”1 Chronicles 28:5“And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.”Matthew 22:17“Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”2 Samuel 5:1“Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.”

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