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NASB | 1 Samuel 10:25 ¶ Then Samuel told the people the ordinances of the kingdom, and wrote them in the book and placed it before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, each one to his house. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 10:25 ¶ Then Samuel told the people the requirements of the kingdom, and wrote them in a book and placed it before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, each one to his home. |
Bible Question:
In 1 Samuel 10:25, it says, "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom [defining the position of the king in relation to God and to the people], and wrote it in a book and laid it up before the Lord." (Amplified version) My question is: does anyone know if there is a copy of this particular writing that can be accessed? the reason for my question is that I am studying the Biblical foundations of government. |
Bible Answer: Hi, Harlleyman... Welcome to the forum! Per Deuteronomy 31:36, it is likely that what Samuel wrote was placed in the temple near the ark. Josephus makes mention of this practice as well. Furthermore, it is probable that Samuel simply wrote a transcript of Deuteronomy 17:14-20. That appears to be the concensus for the scholars that I checked. In Him, Doc |
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