I Samuel · Chapter 28 King James Version

I Samuel 28:1

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The Scripture

(1) And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Fearful of the approaching Philistine army and unable to get an answer from the LORD, Saul disguised himself and consulted a witch at Endor, asking her to bring up the spirit of Samuel. Samuel's spirit rebuked Saul for disobeying the LORD and pronounced that Saul and his sons would die in battle the next day, leaving Saul overcome with terror.

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