Deuteronomy 17:8-20 - The fourth major concern of society is the appointment of kings or rulers (Deut. 17:14-20).

These are the only laws dealing with kings in the first five books of the Bible.

Moses predicted that someday lying out in the future Israel would desire a king (Deut. 17:14).

The people would approach their leaders, requesting a king to rule over them like all the nations that surrounded them.

They would desire the royal pomp and power, the authority and rule of a king.

Moses declared the establishment of the law: the king must be appointed by God Himself (Deut. 17:15).

It is important to note a significant fact: God does not tie His people to one form of government.