Questions and Answers
Sacrificing a defective sheep or ox was considered ____________ to the LORD (Deut. 17:1)
Detestable
Moses said that worshipping other gods and listed all of the following examples as violations of the covenant EXCEPT (Deut. 17:3)
Where was a person that worshipped other gods to be punished (Deut. 17:5)?
No one was to be put to death on the basis of (Deut. 17:6)
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Whose hands were to be the first in putting someone to death (Deut. 17:7)?
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Those that worshipped other gods were to be put to death in order to ___________ (Deut. 17:7)
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If cases were too difficult for people in the towns to judge, where were they to be taken (Deut. 17:8)?
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Who were the two types of people that were to help judge difficult cases (Deut. 17:9)?
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One of the roles of the priests was to (Deut. 17:11)
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A person that ____________ a judge was to be put to death (Deut. 17:12)
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One of the reasons for the judgments on those showing contempt to a judge or a priest was (Deut. 17:13)
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When Israel had settled in the land what would they say (Deut. 17:14)?
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The king was not to be __________ (Deut. 17:15)
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All of the following were listed as not to be multiplied by a king EXCEPT (Deut. 17:16)
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Where was the king not allowed to make the people go (Deut. 17:16)?
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What was the king to do for himself (Deut. 17:18)?
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The king was not to (Deut. 17:20)
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Study Notes
Sacrifices and Worship
- Sacrificing a defective sheep or ox is termed detestable to the LORD (Deut. 17:1).
- Worshipping other gods includes practices related to celestial bodies, with planets being an exception (Deut. 17:3).
Legal Proceedings
- Punishment for worshipping other gods occurred at the city gate (Deut. 17:5).
- One witness cannot be the basis for a death sentence (Deut. 17:6).
- Witnesses are required to be the first to execute judgment (Deut. 17:7).
Purging Evil and Conflict Resolution
- Executions for idol-worship aim to purge evil from Israel (Deut. 17:7).
- Difficult legal cases should be brought to the place the LORD will choose (Deut. 17:8).
- Priests and judges are the designated authorities for resolving challenging cases (Deut. 17:9).
Role of Priests and Judges
- Priests are responsible for teaching the law to the Israelites (Deut. 17:11).
- Those showing contempt for a judge are subject to death, emphasizing the need for respect in legal authorities (Deut. 17:12).
Fear and Governance
- Judgments against contempt serve to ensure that people hear and fear the consequences (Deut. 17:13).
- Upon settling in the land, the Israelites expressed a desire to appoint a king over them (Deut. 17:14).
King's Qualifications and Limitations
- A king must not be a foreigner (Deut. 17:15).
- Kings are instructed not to multiply houses, although they may not multiply horses, wives, or significant quantities of gold and silver (Deut. 17:16).
- Kings are prohibited from sending people back to Egypt (Deut. 17:16).
Responsibilities of the King
- A king must write a personal copy of the law on a scroll (Deut. 17:18).
- Kings must not elevate themselves above their fellow Israelites (Deut. 17:20), ensuring humility in leadership.
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Test your knowledge on Deuteronomy Chapter 17 with these flashcard questions. Learn about the key concepts, covenant violations, and religious practices mentioned in the scripture. Perfect for students and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this biblical chapter.
