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42 of the traditional 613 commandments is found in this parashah:
- 522- Appoint judges - Deuteronomy 16:18
- 31- Not to plant a tree in the Temple courtyard (this is seen as idolatry) - Deuteronomy 16:21
- 107- Do not erect a pillar in a public place of worship - Deuteronomy 16:22
- 314- Do not offer a temporarily blemished animal - Deuteronomy 17:1
- 560- Act according to the ruling of the Sanhedrin - Deuteronomy 17:11
- 561- Do not deviate from the word of the Sanhedrin - Deuteronomy 17:11
- 153- Appoint a king from Israel - Deuteronomy 17:15
- 154- Do not appoint a foreigner as king - Deuteronomy 17:15
- 156- The king must not have too many horses - Deuteronomy 17:16
- 601- Do not dwell permanently in Egypt (seeking refuge or safety from war) - Deuteronomy 17:16
- 155- The king must not have too many wives - Deuteronomy 17:17
- 157- The king must not have too much silver and gold - Deuteronomy 17:17
- 152- The king must have a separate Sefer Torah for himself - Deuteronomy 17:18
- 40- The Tribe of Levi must not be given a portion of the land in Israel, rather they are given cities to dwell in - Deuteronomy 18:1
- 41- The Levi'im must not take a share in the spoils of war - Deuteronomy 18:1
- 441- To give the shoulder, two cheeks, and stomach of slaughtered animals to a kohen - Deuteronomy 18:3
- 419- To set aside Terumah Ged olah (gift for the kohen) - Deuteronomy 18:4
- 442- To give the first shearing of sheep to a kohen - Deuteronomy 18:4
- 47- The work of the kohanim's shifts must be equal during holidays - Deuteronomy 18:6-8
- 117- Do not go into a trance to foresee events, etc. - Deuteronomy 18:10
- 123- Do not perform acts of magic - Deuteronomy 18:10
- 119- Do not mutter incantations - Deuteronomy 18:11
- 120- Do not attempt to contact the dead - Deuteronomy 18:11
- 121- Do not consult the ov (ghosts) - Deuteronomy 18:11
- 122- Do not consult the yidoni (magicians/wizards) - Deuteronomy 18:11
- 67- To listen to the prophet speaking in His Name - Deuteronomy 18:15