¹⁶ The king must not get large numbers of horses for himself. He must not make the people return to Egypt to get more horses. The Lord has told you, “You must not go back there again.” ¹⁷ The king must not have many wives. If he does, they will lead him astray. He must not store up large amounts of silver and gold.

¹⁸ When he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he must make for himself a copy of the law. He must write on a scroll the law that I am teaching you. He must copy it from the scroll of a priest, who is a Levite.