the manner of the kingdom] That is, not as it is commonly practised, Chap. 8. 9, 10, 11. but as it ought to be and hereby understand the fundamentall laws of a lawfull and right monarchie appointed by God himself, teaching both kings how to rule, and subjects how to obey. See Deuteronomy 17:18. Ezek. 45. 9, 10. 46. 16. Romans 13:1. 1 Timothy 2:2. wrote in a book] Which is not now extant. before the Lord] That is, in the tabernacle, where also were reserved the standards of just weights and measures.