Tuesday, 24 June 2025

1 Samuel 28 (résumé): The Witch of Endor

 A great battle with the Philistines was imminent and Saul was terrified when he saw the opposing army. So Saul sought guidance from God but received no word from dreams, Urim or prophets. Hence he searched for a medium at Endor, the witch of Endor, despite himself having banned spiritists and mediums from the land! Saul disguised himself and went at night to ask the witch to consult a spirit for him. The woman was initially reticent, but went ahead after assurances from Saul. So Saul asked for her to bring up Samuel and at this she realized who Saul was. Saul then consulted Samuel as to the outcome of the imminent battle and he told Saul that the Philistines would win and he and his sons would die. Saul was devastated and the woman was petrified by the outcome of the occult consultation, so she insisted on Saul and his men eating a meal with her before leaving.  

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