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1 Samuel 28

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  1. 1And 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.11 cross-references: 1 Samuel 17:1, 1 Samuel 29:1–3, 1 Samuel 13:5, 1 Samuel 27:12, 1 Samuel 7:7
  2. 2And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head for ever.8 cross-references: Romans 12:9, 1 Samuel 27:10, 2 Samuel 16:16–19
  3. 3Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.25 cross-references: Leviticus 19:31, 1 Samuel 25:1, Leviticus 20:27, Exodus 22:18, Deuteronomy 18:10–11
  4. 4And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.15 cross-references: Joshua 19:18, 1 Samuel 31:1, 2 Kings 4:8, 2 Samuel 1:21, 2 Samuel 21:12
  5. 5And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.12 cross-references: Job 18:11, Isaiah 7:2, Isaiah 21:3–4, Psalms 48:5–6, Psalms 73:19
  6. 6And when Saul enquired of the Lord, the Lord answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.41 cross-references: 1 Samuel 14:37, Numbers 12:6, Lamentations 2:9, Numbers 27:21, James 4:3
  7. 7Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at En–dor.21 cross-references: Acts 16:16, 1 Chronicles 10:13, Psalms 83:10, Joshua 17:11, Isaiah 8:19–20
  8. 8And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto thee.17 cross-references: Isaiah 8:19, 1 Chronicles 10:13, 2 Chronicles 18:29, 1 Kings 22:30, 2 Chronicles 35:22
  9. 9And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?6 cross-references: 1 Samuel 28:3, 2 Samuel 18:13, 2 Kings 5:7
  10. 10And Saul sware to her by the Lord, saying, As the Lord liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.16 cross-references: 1 Samuel 14:39, Deuteronomy 18:10–12, Exodus 20:7, 1 Samuel 19:6, Matthew 26:72
  11. 11Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said, Bring me up Samuel.
  12. 12And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.4 cross-references: 1 Samuel 28:3, 1 Kings 14:5
  13. 13And 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.6 cross-references: Exodus 4:16, Psalms 82:6–7, John 10:34–35, Exodus 22:28
  14. 14And 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.8 cross-references: 1 Samuel 15:27, 2 Kings 2:13–14, 2 Kings 2:8, 1 Samuel 24:8
  15. 15And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do.27 cross-references: Luke 16:23–26, 1 Samuel 28:6, 1 Samuel 18:12, Proverbs 14:14, Jeremiah 2:17–18
  16. 16Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the Lord is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?11 cross-references: Lamentations 2:5, Psalms 68:1–3, Revelation 18:20, 2 Kings 6:27, Revelation 18:24 – Revelation 19:6
  17. 17And 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:9 cross-references: 1 Samuel 15:27–29, Proverbs 16:4, 1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 13:13–14, 1 Samuel 24:20
  18. 18Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the Lord, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the Lord done this thing unto thee this day.9 cross-references: 1 Samuel 15:9, 1 Kings 20:42, 1 Samuel 15:20, Psalms 50:21–22, 1 Samuel 15:23–26
  19. 19Moreover the Lord will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: the Lord also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.17 cross-references: Matthew 26:24, Acts 5:9–10, Acts 5:5, Jeremiah 28:16–17, 1 Samuel 12:25
  20. 20Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.7 cross-references: 1 Samuel 28:5, Psalms 50:21–22, 1 Samuel 25:37, Job 26:2, Job 15:20–24
  21. 21And 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.7 cross-references: Judges 12:3, 1 Samuel 19:5, Job 13:14
  22. 22Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.
  23. 23But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.11 cross-references: 1 Kings 21:4, 2 Kings 5:13, Proverbs 25:20, Luke 14:23, Luke 24:29
  24. 24And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:3 cross-references: Luke 15:23, Genesis 18:7–8
  25. 25And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.

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People in 1 Samuel 28

Saul, Samuel, God, David, Achish, Amalek

Places in 1 Samuel 28

Ramah, Shunem, Gilboa, En-dor, Amalek

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