Key Figures — 1 Samuel 28

3 figures

1. Saul

   King of Israel seeking guidance before battle.

   Saul, facing the Philistine army, seeks guidance from God but receives no answer. In desperation, he turns to a medium to summon the spirit of Samuel.

   Related passages

   • 1 Samuel Chapter 15 (Saul's disobedience and rejection by God)
   • 1 Samuel Chapter 31 (Saul's death in battle)

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   • #Desperation

2. Samuel

   Prophet of God, summoned from the dead.

   Samuel, though deceased, is summoned by the medium at Endor and delivers a message of judgment to Saul, confirming his impending defeat and death.

   Related passages

   • 1 Samuel Chapter 3 (Samuel's calling as a prophet)
   • 1 Samuel Chapter 15 (Samuel's rebuke of Saul)

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   • #Prophet
   • #Judgment

3. Medium of Endor

   A woman who practices necromancy.

   The medium is sought by Saul to summon Samuel's spirit, despite Saul's own ban on such practices, highlighting his desperation and disobedience.

   Related passages

   • Leviticus Chapter 19 (Prohibition against mediums and spiritists)
   • Deuteronomy Chapter 18 (Condemnation of necromancy)

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   • #Endor
   • #Necromancy

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