Deuteronomy 17:14–20 as Criteria for Book of Mormon Kingship

Title

Deuteronomy 17:14–20 as Criteria for Book of Mormon Kingship

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2017

Authors

Halverson, Taylor (Primary)

Journal

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Pagination

1-10

Volume

24 URL

https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/deuteronomy-1714-20-as-criteria-for-book-of-mormon-kingship/

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

Deuteronomy 17:14–20 represents the most succinct summation in the Bible of criteria for kingship. Remarkably, the Book of Mormon narrative depicts examples of kingship that demonstrate close fidelity to the pattern set forth in Deuteronomy 17 (e.g., Nephi, Benjamin, or Mosiah II) or the inversion of the expected pattern of kingship (e.g., king Noah). Future research on Book of Mormon kingship through the lens of Deuteronomy 17:14–20 should prove fruitful.

Journal

Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 24 (2017)

Kingship

King Benjamin

King Noah

King Mosiah

Nephi (Son of Lehi)

Deuteronomy 17:14–20 as Criteria for Book of Mormon Kingship

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