4 pairs
Deuteronomy 17:6 establishes the principle of requiring two or three witnesses to establish a matter, a principle reiterated by Jesus in Matthew 18:16 regarding church discipline.
Thematic focusJustice, Witness, Legal Principles.
Deuteronomy 17:14-15 anticipates Israel's desire for a king, which is realized in 1 Samuel 8:5-7 when the Israelites request a king to lead them, showing the fulfillment of this provision.
Thematic focusKingship, Leadership, God's Sovereignty.
Deuteronomy 17:18-19 commands the king to write a copy of the law and read it daily, paralleling Joshua 1:8 where Joshua is instructed to meditate on the law day and night.
Thematic focusMeditation on Scripture, Obedience, Leadership.
Deuteronomy 17:20 warns the king against pride and turning away from God's commandments, a theme echoed in Proverbs 16:18, which warns that pride precedes destruction.
Thematic focusHumility, Obedience, Consequences of Pride.