that his heart may not be lifted up above his brethren, and that he may not turn aside from the commandment, either to the right hand or to the left; so that he may continue long in his kingdom, he and his children, in Israel.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Deuteronomy 17:14–20. THE LAW OF THE KINGDOM.

When you come to the land. These are not the words of a …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren
On account of his office, the dignity of it, considering that he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God Himself was in a particular manner Israel's King; and if they set another over them, it was necessary that He should choose the person. Accordi…

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