Matthew Poole and continuators on Deuteronomy 17:18

18 And it shall be when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book, out of that which is before the priests the Levites .

Either with his own hand, as the Jews say, or, at least by his command and procurement.

(i. e.) Out of the true Original, which was carefully kept by the Priests in the Sanctuary; Deut. 31. 26. 2 King. 22. 8. partly that it might be a true and perfect copy, and partly that it might have the greater authority and influence upon him, coming to him, as from the hand and presence of God.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1+ letters] cate.