'until a faithful prophet should arise': the Greek verb for 'arise' here echoes Deuteronomy 18:15 and 34:10, where the same verb is used of the prophet like Moses. This clause concludes a theological arc that runs through the book: 4:46 ('until a prophet should come'), 9:27 ('no prophet appeared'), and here, 14:41 ('until a faithful prophet should arise'). The decree formally recognizes Simon's leadership as provisional, reserved for correction by a future prophet.