“And Samuel said, "Why then do you ask me, since the Lord has turned from you and become your enemy?" (1 Samuel 28:16)”
1 Samuel 28:16
Summary
In 1 Samuel chapter 28, we find King Saul in a desperate situation. Facing the Philistine army and feeling abandoned by God, Saul seeks guidance but finds that the Lord has stopped answering him through dreams, prophets, or Urim. In his anguish, Saul turns to a medium, the Witch of Endor, to summon the deceased prophet Samuel for counsel. This act of seeking the dead is significant, as it reflects Saul's deep despair and his unwillingness to trust in God’s plan. When the spirit of Samuel appears, he delivers a sobering message to Saul, reminding him of his disobedience to God and the consequences that would follow, including his impending defeat and death.