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1 Samuel 28

1 Samuel 28:13

Saul and the Medium of Endor · 1 Samuel 28:7–25
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Translations

Modern
“Do not be afraid,” the king replied. “What do you see?” “I see a god coming up out of the earth,” the woman answered.
Traditional
And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.
Literal
And the king said to her, “Do not be afraid, for what did you see?” And the woman said to Saul, “I have seen a god ascending out of the earth.”
Latin
Dixitque ei rex: Noli timere: quid vidisti? Et ait mulier ad Saul: Deos vidi ascendentes de terra.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Do not be afraid,” the king replied. “What do you see?” “I see a god coming up out of the earth,” the woman answered.

Notes

1 Samuel 28:13

Saul asked the medium to describe what she saw that caused her to scream. She described a divine being, a god (Hebrew ’elohim) coming up. erhaps she observed a human figure with a godlike or angelic appearance, or her use of the term god might reflect a pagan belief that a person becomes a god (a spirit possessing supernatural abilities) after death.

1 Samuel 28:3–14

Saul consulted the dead, a practice forbidden by God’s law (see Leviticus 20:27; Deuteronomy 18:9–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Samuel Saul Calling up the Dead Life After Death

Events

People

Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

Dreams Place of the Dead Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem

Topics

Clairvoyance: General Scriptures Concerning En-Dor: The Witch of, Consulted by Saul Familiar Spirits: Those Who Consulted: Saul Miracles Through Evil Agents: Witch of Endor Miracles: Performed by the Witch of En-Dor Necromancy: The Witch of En-Dor Samuel: Called up by the Witch of Endor Saul: King of Israel: His Kingdom Invaded by Philistines Sorcery: Saul Consulted the Witch of Endor Witchcraft: The Witch of Endor