Deuteronomy 18:17

Deuteronomy 18 establishes the provisions for the Levitical priests and the prohibition of pagan practices, emphasizing Israel's unique relationship with God. It details how the priests and Levites are to be supported, ensuring they have a share in the nation's prosperity. Crucially, the chapter strictly forbids divination, sorcery, and other occult activities, contrasting these with God's chosen method of communication through prophets. The climax is the promise of a future prophet,