5 pairs
In 1 Samuel 28:6, Saul inquires of the Lord but receives no answer, similar to 1 Samuel 14:37 where Saul seeks God's guidance but is met with silence due to sin in the camp.
Thematic focusDivine Silence, Consequences of Disobedience.
1 Samuel 28:7 describes Saul seeking a medium, directly violating Leviticus 19:31, which forbids turning to mediums and spiritists.
Thematic focusProhibition of Witchcraft, Disobedience to God's Law.
In 1 Samuel 28:15, Samuel reiterates the Lord's rejection of Saul, echoing 1 Samuel 15:26-28 where Samuel first declares God's rejection due to Saul's disobedience.
Thematic focusRejection of Saul, Consequences of Disobedience.
1 Samuel 28:19 predicts Saul's death, which is fulfilled in 1 Samuel 31:6 when Saul and his sons die in battle.
Thematic focusProphecy, Fulfillment, Judgment.
1 Samuel 28:17 recalls the prophecy that the kingdom would be torn from Saul and given to David, first declared in 1 Samuel 15:28.
Thematic focusTransfer of Kingship, Divine Will.