Translations
Modern
When the woman came to Saul and saw how distraught he was, she said to him, “Look, your maidservant has obeyed your voice. I took my life in my hands and did as you told me.
Traditional
And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me.
Literal
And the woman came to Saul and saw that he was troubled severely, and she said to him, “Behold, your maidservant has obeyed your voice, and I have put my life in my palm and heeded the words that you spoke to me.
Latin
Ingressa est itaque mulier illa ad Saul (conturbatus enim erat valde), dixitque ad eum: Ecce obedivit ancilla tua voci tuæ, et posui animam meam in manu mea: et audivi sermones tuos, quos locutus es ad me.
Original
Hebrew
English
When the woman came to Saul and saw how distraught he was, she said to him, “Look, your maidservant has obeyed your voice. I took my life in my hands and did as you told me.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Place of the Dead Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem
Topics
En-Dor: The Witch of, Consulted by Saul Familiar Spirits: Those Who Consulted: Saul Saul: King of Israel: His Kingdom Invaded by Philistines Sorcery: Saul Consulted the Witch of Endor Witchcraft: The Witch of Endor