Reference for Sanhedrin 40:11
תניא רבי יוסי אומר שלש מצות נצטוו ישראל בכניסתן לארץ להעמיד להם מלך ולהכרית זרעו של עמלק ולבנות להם בית הבחירה ואיני יודע איזה מהן תחילה
the king is permitted to do. R. Judah said: That section was stated only to inspire them with awe,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' By indicating the extent of his authority, but not implying that he is permitted to abuse his power. ');"><sup>12</sup></span> for it is written, Thou shalt in anywise set him king over thee,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Deut. XVII, 15. ');"><sup>13</sup></span>
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