Translations
Modern
“What does he look like?” asked Saul. “An old man is coming up,” she replied. “And he is wearing a robe.” So Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed facedown in reverence.
Traditional
And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.
Literal
And he said to her, “What is his form?” And she said, “An old man is coming up, and he is covered with a mantle.” And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed down.
Latin
Dixitque ei: Qualis est forma ejus? Quæ ait: Vir senex ascendit, et ipse amictus est pallio. Et intellexit Saul quod Samuel esset, et inclinavit se super faciem suam in terra, et adoravit.
Original
Hebrew
English
“What does he look like?” asked Saul. “An old man is coming up,” she replied. “And he is wearing a robe.” So Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed facedown in reverence.
Notes
Saul consulted the dead, a practice forbidden by God’s law (see Leviticus 20:27; Deuteronomy 18:9–11).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings 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 Idolatry: Objects of Departed Spirits 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