Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.

While riches are not evil in themselves, God admonishes the Israelite king not to "greatly multiply silver and gold" for himself (Deuteronomy 17:17).

Deuteronomy 17:17 meaning. Leadership within the Israelite community was intended to reflect God's sovereign rule, emphasizing the necessity of divine approval ...

God's instruction through Moses in Deuteronomy 17:17 leaves little room for interpretation or doubt. Israel's leader was not to multiply wives to himself.

1. He must carefully avoid every thing that would divert him from God and religion. Riches, honours, and pleasures are the three great hindrances of godliness ( ... Calvin's Commentary on the... · Smith's Bible Commentary

David Guzik commentary on Deuteronomy 17 describe the laws pertaining to the rulers of Israel: regarding justice and courts, and laws pertaining to kings.

Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away From attending to the duty of his office, the care and government of his people.

13 мая 2022 г. · This prohibition against polygamy is more about idolatry and seeking help from other gods and nations (something that God had forbidden, and we ...

11 мая 2024 г. · This verse provides two specific mandates for a king: not to accumulate a large number of wives and not to amass excessive silver and gold.

18 сент. 2020 г. · In Deuteronomy 17:17 God gave the command that Israel can have a king but he must only have one wife. Since God punished practically every sin ...