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Deut. 17:1 sacrifice . . . blemish. See Lev. 22:17–25; Mal. 1:6–8; and note on Deut. 15:19–23. abomination. See note on 7:25–26.
Deut. 17:2–3 does what is evil. More specifically, commits idolatry. See 4:19.
Deut. 17:4–5 Because idolatry breaks the first commandment, it is a capital offense. out to your gates. Capital punishment was usually outside the walls or camp (Lev. 24:14; Num. 15:35).
Deut. 17:6–7 On the evidence of . . . witnesses. The standard biblical requirement for finding someone guilty of a capital offense is two witnesses (Num. 35:30). See Deut. 19:16–21 on penalties for false witnesses. Insisting that the hand of the witnesses shall be first to stone the guilty helps prevent false testimony and adds seriousness to their testimony (compare 13:9). purge the evil. See 13:5 and note.
Deut. 17:8–9 Straightforward judicial cases should be decided in local courts. Difficult cases are to be tried in the central sanctuary. Worship and justice are tied together.
Deut. 17:10–13 The decision of the central sanctuary court is final. that man shall die. Refusal to follow the ruling of the court is itself a capital offense, for it is a rejection of God’s justice and rule. purge the evil. See 13:5 and note. not act presumptuously again. See 13:11.
Deut. 17:14–15 I will set a king over me, like all the nations. See 1 Sam. 8:5, 20. Even though it will be several centuries before Israel has a king, Deuteronomy provides legislation for when that happens. God will choose their king.
Deut. 17:16–17 Governmental leaders would constantly face temptation to abuse their power for personal gain. Since the Lord had just rescued Israel from slavery in Egypt, kings would be forbidden to turn to Egypt for help (e.g., Isa. 31:1; compare Deut. 28:68).
Deut. 17:18–20 A copy of this law probably refers to chs. 1–30 (see 31:9). Reading and obeying the word of God trains people to fear the Lord (see note on 4:10). to the right hand or to the left. See Josh. 1:7 and note on Deut. 5:32–33.
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