Day 63 Deut 17-21 rules for kings; false gods; fair trials; making war; spouses

Pondering the word of God National Geographic Magazine, 1914

Deuteronomy 17-21

●Deuteronomy 17 Those who worship false gods will be put to death—Priests and judges are to determine the hard cases—Kings are not to acquire horses, wives, or gold for themselves—The king must study the laws of God daily. 

●Deuteronomy 18 How priests are supported—Divination, spiritualism, and the like are abominations—A Prophet (Christ) will arise like unto Moses.

●Deuteronomy 19 Cities of refuge are appointed for cases of manslaughter—Murderers will be put to death—Two or three witnesses are required in court cases—False witnesses will be punished.

●Deuteronomy 20 Laws are revealed for selecting soldiers and making war—Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites will be utterly destroyed.

●Deuteronomy 21 How amends are made for murders by unknown persons—Equity is required in dealing with wives and children—Stubborn and rebellious sons will be put to death.

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