I Samuel · Chapter 28 King James Version

I Samuel 28:17

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The Scripture

(17) And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David:
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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