The Philistines assembled and came and set up camp at Shunem,(A) while Saul gathered all Israel and set up camp at Gilboa.(B) When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; terror(C) filled his heart. He inquired(D) of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams(E) or Urim(F) or prophets.(G) Saul then said to his attendants, “Find me a woman who is a medium,(H) so I may go and inquire of her.”

“There is one in Endor,(I)” they said.

So Saul disguised(J) himself, putting on other clothes, and at night he and two men went to the woman. “Consult(K) a spirit for me,” he said, “and bring up for me the one I name.”

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