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That way he will learn to fear the LORD his God by obeying all the terms of these instructions and decrees. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by keeping all the words of this law and these statutes, and doing them, <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/17.htm">New King James Version</a> And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the LORD his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes, <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, so that he will learn to fear the LORD his God, by carefully following all the words of this Law and these statutes, <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It shall be with him and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, by carefully observing all the words of this law and these statutes, <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, by carefully observing all the words of this law and these statutes, <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear Yahweh his God, to carefully observe all the words of this law and these statutes, <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And it shall be with him and he shall read it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear [and worship] the LORD his God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], by carefully obeying (keeping foremost in his thoughts and actively doing) all the words of this law and these statutes, <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to observe all the words of this instruction, and to do these statutes. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to observe all the words of this instruction, and to do these statutes. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> and it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life; that he may learn to fear Jehovah his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them; <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Each day the king must read and obey these laws, so that he will learn to worship the LORD with fear and trembling <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> and it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He must keep it with him and read it his entire life. He will learn to fear the LORD his God and faithfully obey everything found in these teachings and laws. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> He is to keep this book near him and read from it all his life, so that he will learn to honor the LORD and to obey faithfully everything that is commanded in it. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> It is to remain with him the rest of his life so he may learn to fear the LORD his God and observe all the words of this Law and these statutes, in order to fulfill them. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/17.htm">NET Bible</a> It must be with him constantly and he must read it as long as he lives, so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and observe all the words of this law and these statutes and carry them out. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life; that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them; <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: <a href="/web/deuteronomy/17.htm">World English Bible</a> It shall be with him, and he shall read from it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear Yahweh his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and it has been with him, and he has read in it all [the] days of his life, so that he learns to fear his God YHWH, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes—to do them, <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and it hath been with him, and he hath read in it all days of his life, so that he doth learn to fear Jehovah his God, to keep all the words of this law, and these statutes, to do them; <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it shall be with him, and he read in it all the days of his life; so that he shall learn to fear Jehovah his God, to watch all the words of this instruction and these laws to do them:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he shall have it with him, and shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, and keep his words and ceremonies, that are commanded in the law; <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he shall have it with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, and to keep his words and ceremonies, which are instructed in the law. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/17.htm">New American Bible</a> It shall remain with him and he shall read it as long as he lives, so that he may learn to fear the LORD, his God, and to observe carefully all the words of this law and these statutes, <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It shall remain with him and he shall read in it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, diligently observing all the words of this law and these statutes,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life; that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law, and these commandments, to do them; <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it shall be with him and he shall be reading in it all the days of his life, that he may learn to stand in awe of the presence of LORD JEHOVAH his God, and he shall keep all of the commands of this Law and these commands, and he shall do them:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life; that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them; <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord thy God, and to keep all these commandments, and to observe these ordinances: <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=5018" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Guidelines for a King</a> …18When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. 19<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yə·ṯāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">It is to remain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wə·qā·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and he is to read</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">from it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of his life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: yil·maḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">he may learn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: lə·yir·’āh (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">to fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">his God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: liš·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">by carefully observing</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">of this</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: hat·tō·w·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">instruction</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">and these</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: ha·ḥuq·qîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">statutes.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·ṯām (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> 20Then 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a> This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a> But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a> Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. <a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a> I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. <a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Proverbs 6:23</a> For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, <a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-2</a> My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. <a href="/2_kings/23-25.htm">2 Kings 23:25</a> Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses. <a href="/nehemiah/8-8.htm">Nehemiah 8:8</a> So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. <a href="/isaiah/34-16.htm">Isaiah 34:16</a> Search and read the scroll of the LORD: Not one of these will go missing, not one will lack her mate, because He has ordered it by His mouth, and He will gather them by His Spirit. <a href="/jeremiah/15-16.htm">Jeremiah 15:16</a> Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a> But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” <a href="/matthew/22-29.htm">Matthew 22:29</a> Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a> But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” <a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:<a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-9</a> And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: … <a href="/deuteronomy/11-18.htm">Deuteronomy 11:18</a> Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.<a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a> This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/16-12.htm">Carefully</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-12.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-18.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-12.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-19.htm">Life</a> <a href="/exodus/31-16.htm">Observing</a> <a href="/exodus/24-7.htm">Read</a> <a href="/exodus/24-7.htm">Reading</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-4.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-12.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-11.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-14.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-5.htm">Trained</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/19-9.htm">Carefully</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-16.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-3.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-16.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-20.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-38.htm">Observing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-11.htm">Read</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-11.htm">Reading</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-16.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-8.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-11.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-13.htm">Trained</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-18.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 17</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-1.htm">The things sacrificed must be sound</a> 2. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-2.htm">Idolaters must be slain</a> 8. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Hard controversies are to be determined by the priests and judges</a> 12. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">The one who shows contempt for the judge must die</a> 14. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-14.htm">The election</a> 16. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">and duty of a king</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>It is to remain with him This phrase emphasizes the importance of constant engagement with God's Word. In the context of Deuteronomy, this instruction was directed towards the king of Israel, highlighting the necessity for leaders to be guided by divine wisdom. The presence of the law with the king symbolizes the need for God's guidance in governance and personal conduct. This principle can be seen in the life of Jesus, who consistently referred to Scripture in His teachings and decisions.and he is to read from it all the days of his life The continuous reading of the law signifies a lifelong commitment to understanding and applying God's commandments. This practice ensures that the leader remains aligned with God's will. The idea of daily engagement with Scripture is echoed in <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>, where the blessed man meditates on the law day and night. It underscores the necessity of Scripture in spiritual growth and moral integrity.so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God The fear of the LORD is a central theme in the Bible, representing reverence, awe, and obedience to God. This fear is not about terror but about recognizing God's holiness and authority. <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> states that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, indicating that true understanding and knowledge stem from a proper relationship with God. This fear leads to a life that honors God in all aspects.by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes Careful observation implies diligent and precise adherence to God's commands. The statutes and instructions refer to the laws given to Israel, which were meant to set them apart as God's people. This obedience is not merely external but involves a heart committed to God's ways. Jesus exemplified perfect obedience to God's law, fulfilling it completely and teaching His followers to do the same. The call to observe God's Word is a timeless principle for all believers, emphasizing the importance of living according to divine truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> The future leader of Israel, who is specifically instructed to keep a copy of the law. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, whom the king is to fear and obey. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a> The commandments and statutes given by God, which the king is to read and follow.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture_in_leadership.htm">The Importance of Scripture in Leadership</a> Leaders, especially those in positions of authority, should immerse themselves in God's Word to lead with wisdom and integrity. <a href="/topical/d/daily_engagement_with_god's_word.htm">Daily Engagement with God's Word</a> Regular reading and meditation on Scripture are crucial for spiritual growth and understanding God's will. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the LORD</a> A healthy reverence for God is cultivated through consistent exposure to His Word, leading to obedience and a righteous life. <a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a> Each believer, like the king, is responsible for their own spiritual growth by engaging with Scripture. <a href="/topical/s/scripture_as_a_guide_for_life.htm">Scripture as a Guide for Life</a> The Bible provides the necessary guidance for living a life that honors God and aligns with His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 17</a> <a href="/q/why_didn't_tribes_fully_possess_land.htm">If the land division was divinely ordained, why do other biblical accounts (e.g., Judges 1) describe tribes failing to fully possess these assigned territories?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_christians_act_like_non-christians.htm">Why do Christians often act just like non-Christians?</a> <a href="/q/psalm_20_7_vs._god's_battle_commands.htm">Psalm 20:7 - Does this portrayal of military reliance contradict biblical accounts where God commands battle preparations?</a> <a href="/q/why_focus_on_deut._19_14_markers'_proof.htm">Deuteronomy 19:14: What historical or archaeological support exists for these boundary markers, and why focus on them when other biblical details remain unverified?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - And it shall be with him, etc. It was to be carefully kept by him, but not as a mere sacred deposit or palladium; it was to be constantly with him wherever he was, was to be the object of his continual study, and was to be the directory and guide of his daily life (cf. <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-15.htm">Psalm 119:15, 16, 24, 97-99</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>It is to remain וְהָיְתָ֣ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with him, עִמּ֔וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with and he is to read וְקָ֥רָא (wə·qā·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read from it ב֖וֹ (ḇōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the days יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of his life, חַיָּ֑יו (ḥay·yāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life so that לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> Purpose -- intent he may learn יִלְמַ֗ד (yil·maḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> To exercise in, learn to fear לְיִרְאָה֙ (lə·yir·’āh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel his God אֱלֹהָ֔יו (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative by carefully observing לִ֠שְׁמֹר (liš·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the words דִּבְרֵ֞י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of this הַזֹּ֛את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, instruction הַתּוֹרָ֥ה (hat·tō·w·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law and these הָאֵ֖לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those statutes. הַחֻקִּ֥ים (ha·ḥuq·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> Something prescribed or owed, a statute <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">Deuteronomy 17:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-19.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 17:19 And it shall be with him (Deut. 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