We have seen how the prospect of establishing a monarchy in Deuteronomy 17:14 was a pivotal point with far-reaching implications, extending beyond centuries and books. Let us now examine what God advocates when the time comes to choose a king. The passage is in Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and adds further layers to the interplay between the books and to our understanding of them, here and now. Before examining the verses in detail, a preliminary observation is necessary. It conce