In Deuteronomy 17 Moses discusses when and how the Jewish people can chose a king. Though the Jewish king has great power and authority, there are 3 things prohibited to him.
Shlomo Skinner
Deuteronomy 13:7-12 – The Enticer
The 10 Commandments prohibit idolatry. Deuteronomy 13 tells us the punishment for a Jew who suggests practicing idolatry.
Deuteronomy 7:22 – Little by Little
The Jewish people will soon be entering the Land of Israel. Moses tells them that God will remove the Canaanites “little by little.” Why won’t this be done quickly?
Lamentations 3:22-23 – His Kindness
The Book of Lamentations is mostly a prophecy of destruction and grief. But Jeremiah expresses hope and faith in Lamentations 3:22-39.
Lamentations 2 – Day of His Anger
Rabbi Steinsaltz writes that Lamentations 2 focuses on God’s affliction of “the daughter of Zion.” It is God Who acts as the enemy and destroys Israel, its leaders, and its property.
Lamentations 1 – None Comfort Her
Lamentations 1 describes the city of Jerusalem as a destroyed shell of its former power and glory.
Numbers 23:19 – God is Not a Man
Balak the king of Moab is afraid of the Jewish people. He hires Balaam to curse them.
Numbers 20:8-12 – Moses Hits the Rock
After the death of Miriam, the Jewish people had no water for themselves or their cattle. God tells Moses and Aaron how to bring them the needed water.
Numbers 17 – Aaron’s Rod Blossoms
Korah lead a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. He claimed God had not appointed them to positions of power and authority over the Jewish people.
Numbers 13:30-31 – Caleb Speaks
Moses sent 12 leaders of the Jewish people to spy out the Land of Canaan. The report by 10 of the spies caused an uproar in the Jewish camp.