: The king was required to keep this scroll with him at all times—when he went to war, sat in judgment, or even while eating.
: This is linked to the book of Deuteronomy (from the Greek for "second law"), which contains the specific blueprint for a constitutional monarchy where power was balanced between judges, priests, prophets, and the king. 2. Modern Controversial Text ( Torat Hamelekh ) King's Torah English MTL.docx
According to the Tanakh , a king of Israel was uniquely commanded to write a personal Torah scroll for himself. : The king was required to keep this
: This practice served as a pedagogical tool to ensure the king remained humble and recognized that he was not above the law, but rather a servant of God's wisdom. sat in judgment