Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Bible Text

[9] When you are come into the land which Yahweh your God gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. [10] There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, [11] or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. [12] For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh: and because of these abominations Yahweh your God does drive them out from before you. [13] You shall be perfect with Yahweh your God. [14] For these nations, that you shall dispossess, listen to those who practice sorcery, and to diviners; but as for you, Yahweh your God has not allowed you so to do.

Mount Horeb, commonly associated with Sinai, is the mountain region where Israel received God’s covenant law after the exodus from Egypt. Its mention underscores that Israel’s guidance comes from the Lord’s revealed word, not from the divination and occult practices of Canaanite nations.

Places in this passage

Deuteronomy 18:9-14 mentions Mount Horeb.