1 Samuel 28
New Living Translation
Saul Consults a Medium
28 About that time the Philistines mustered their armies for another war with Israel. King Achish told David, “You and your men will be expected to join me in battle.”
2 “Very well!” David agreed. “Now you will see for yourself what we can do.”
Then Achish told David, “I will make you my personal bodyguard for life.”
3 Meanwhile, Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him. He was buried in Ramah, his hometown. And Saul had banned from the land of Israel all mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead.
4 The Philistines set up their camp at Shunem, and Saul gathered all the army of Israel and camped at Gilboa. 5 When Saul saw the vast Philistine army, he became frantic with fear. 6 He asked the Lord what he should do, but the Lord refused to answer him, either by dreams or by sacred lots[a] or by the prophets. 7 Saul then said to his advisers, “Find a woman who is a medium, so I can go and ask her what to do.”
His advisers replied, “There is a medium at Endor.”
8 So Saul disguised himself by wearing ordinary clothing instead of his royal robes. Then he went to the woman’s home at night, accompanied by two of his men.
“I have to talk to a man who has died,” he said. “Will you call up his spirit for me?”
9 “Are you trying to get me killed?” the woman demanded. “You know that Saul has outlawed all the mediums and all who consult the spirits of the dead. Why are you setting a trap for me?”
10 But Saul took an oath in the name of the Lord and promised, “As surely as the Lord lives, nothing bad will happen to you for doing this.”
11 Finally, the woman said, “Well, whose spirit do you want me to call up?”
“Call up Samuel,” Saul replied.
12 When the woman saw Samuel, she screamed, “You’ve deceived me! You are Saul!”
13 “Don’t be afraid!” the king told her. “What do you see?”
“I see a god[b] coming up out of the earth,” she said.
14 “What does he look like?” Saul asked.
“He is an old man wrapped in a robe,” she replied. Saul realized it was Samuel, and he fell to the ground before him.
15 “Why have you disturbed me by calling me back?” Samuel asked Saul.
“Because I am in deep trouble,” Saul replied. “The Philistines are at war with me, and God has left me and won’t reply by prophets or dreams. So I have called for you to tell me what to do.”
16 But Samuel replied, “Why ask me, since the Lord has left you and has become your enemy? 17 The Lord has done just as he said he would. He has torn the kingdom from you and given it to your rival, David. 18 The Lord has done this to you today because you refused to carry out his fierce anger against the Amalekites. 19 What’s more, the Lord will hand you and the army of Israel over to the Philistines tomorrow, and you and your sons will be here with me. The Lord will bring down the entire army of Israel in defeat.”
20 Saul fell full length on the ground, paralyzed with fright because of Samuel’s words. He was also faint with hunger, for he had eaten nothing all day and all night.
21 When the woman saw how distraught he was, she said, “Sir, I obeyed your command at the risk of my life. 22 Now do what I say, and let me give you a little something to eat so you can regain your strength for the trip back.”
23 But Saul refused to eat anything. Then his advisers joined the woman in urging him to eat, so he finally yielded and got up from the ground and sat on the couch.
24 The woman had been fattening a calf, so she hurried out and killed it. She took some flour, kneaded it into dough and baked unleavened bread. 25 She brought the meal to Saul and his advisers, and they ate it. Then they went out into the night.
1 Samuel 28
New King James Version
Saul Consults a Medium
28 Now (A)it happened in those days that the Philistines gathered their armies together for war, to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David, “You assuredly know that you will go out with me to battle, you and your men.”
2 So David said to Achish, “Surely you know what your servant can do.”
And Achish said to David, “Therefore I will make you one of my chief guardians forever.”
Saul Consults a Medium(B)
3 Now (C)Samuel had died, and all Israel had lamented for him and buried him in (D)Ramah, in his own city. And Saul had put (E)the mediums and the spiritists out of the land.
4 Then the Philistines gathered together, and came and encamped at (F)Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel together, and they encamped at (G)Gilboa. 5 When Saul saw the army of the Philistines, he was (H)afraid, and his heart trembled greatly. 6 And when Saul inquired of the Lord, (I)the Lord did not answer him, either by (J)dreams or (K)by Urim or by the prophets.
7 Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, (L)that I may go to her and inquire of her.”
And his servants said to him, “In fact, there is a woman who is a medium at En Dor.”
8 So Saul disguised himself and put on other clothes, and he went, and two men with him; and they came to the woman by night. And (M)he said, “Please conduct a séance for me, and bring up for me the one I shall name to you.”
9 Then the woman said to him, “Look, you know what Saul has done, how he has (N)cut off the mediums and the spiritists from the land. Why then do you lay a snare for my life, to cause me to die?”
10 And Saul swore to her by the Lord, saying, “As the Lord lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this thing.”
11 Then the woman said, “Whom shall I bring up for you?”
And he said, “Bring up Samuel for me.”
12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice. And the woman spoke to Saul, saying, “Why have you deceived me? For you are Saul!”
13 And the king said to her, “Do not be afraid. What did you see?”
And the woman said to Saul, “I saw (O)a[a] spirit ascending out of the earth.”
14 So he said to her, “What is his form?”
And she said, “An old man is coming up, and he is covered with (P)a mantle.” And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground and bowed down.
15 Now Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you (Q)disturbed me by bringing me up?”
And Saul answered, “I am deeply distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and (R)God has departed from me and (S)does not answer me anymore, neither by prophets nor by dreams. Therefore I have called you, that you may reveal to me what I should do.”
16 Then Samuel said: “So why do you ask me, seeing the Lord has departed from you and has become your enemy? 17 And the Lord has done for [b]Himself (T)as He spoke by me. For the Lord has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor, David. 18 (U)Because you did not obey the voice of the Lord nor execute His fierce wrath upon (V)Amalek, therefore the Lord has done this thing to you this day. 19 Moreover the Lord will also deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines. And tomorrow you and your sons will be with (W)me. The Lord will also deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.”
20 Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, and was dreadfully afraid because of the words of Samuel. And there was no strength in him, for he had eaten no food all day or all night.
21 And the woman came to Saul and saw that he was severely troubled, and said to him, “Look, your maidservant has obeyed your voice, and I have (X)put my life in my hands and heeded the words which you spoke to me. 22 Now therefore, please, heed also the voice of your maidservant, and let me set a piece of bread before you; and eat, that you may have strength when you go on your way.”
23 But he refused and said, “I will not eat.”
So his servants, together with the woman, urged him; and he heeded their voice. Then he arose from the ground and sat on the bed. 24 Now the woman had a fatted calf in the house, and she hastened to kill it. And she took flour and kneaded it, and baked unleavened bread from it. 25 So she brought it before Saul and his servants, and they ate. Then they rose and went away that night.
Footnotes
- 1 Samuel 28:13 Heb. elohim
- 1 Samuel 28:17 Or him, i.e., David
Първо Царе 28
Bulgarian Bible
28 В тия дни филистимците събраха войските си за война, за да воюват против Израиля. И Анхус каза на Давида: Знай положително, че ще отидеш с мене в множеството, ти и мъжете ти.
2 И Давид рече на Анхуса: Ти наистина ще познаеш какво може слугата ти да извърши. А Анхус каза на Давида: Затова ще те направя пазач на главата ми за всегда.
3 А Самуил беше умрял, и целият Израил беше го оплакал и беше го погребал в града му Рама. А Саул беше отстранил от земята запитвачите на зли духове и врачовете.
4 И тъй, филистимците се събраха и дойдоха та разположиха стана си в Сунам; също и Саул събра целият Израил, и разположиха стана си в Гелвуе.
5 А Саул, когато видя стана на филистимците, уплаши се, и сърцето му се разтрепера твърде много.
6 И Саул се допита до Господа; но Господ не му отговори, нито чрез сънища, нито чрез Урима, нито чрез пророци.
7 Тогава Саул каза на слугите си: Потърсете ми някоя запитвачка на зли духове, за да ида при нея и да направя допитване чрез нея. И слугите му му рекоха: Ето, има в Ендор една запитвачка на зли духове.
8 И така, Саул се предреши като облече други дрехи, и отиде, той и двама мъже с него, та дойдоха при жената през нощта; и Саул й рече: Почародействувай ми, моля, чрез запитване зли духове, и възведи ми, когото ти кажа.
9 А жената му каза: Ето, ти знаеш що направи Саул, как изтреби от земята запитвачите на зли духове и врачовете; тогава защо впримчваш живота ми та да ме умъртвят?
10 Но Саул й се закле в Господа, казвайки: Заклевам се в живота на Господа, няма да ти се случи нищо зло за това.
11 Тогава жената рече: Кого да ти възведа? А той каза: Самуила ми възведи.
12 И когато жената видя Самуила, извика със силен глас; и жената говори на Саула и рече: Защо ме измами? Ти си Саул.
13 И рече и царят: Не бой се; но ти какво видя? И жената каза на Саула: Видях един бог който възлизаше из земята.
14 И рече й: Какъв е изгледът му? А тя рече: Един старец възлиза, и е обвит с мантия. И Саул позна, че това беше Самуил, и наведе се с лицето си до земята та се поклони.
15 И Самуил каза на Саула: Защо ме обезпокои, като ме направи да възляза? И Саул отговори: Намирам се в голямо утеснение, защото филистимците воюват против мене, а Бог се е отдалечил от мене, и не ми отговаря вече нито чрез пророци, нито чрез сънища; затова повиках тебе да ми явиш що да правя.
16 Тогава Самуил рече: А защо се допитваш до мене, като Господ се е отдалечил от тебе и ти е станал неприятел?
17 Ето, Господ си извърши, според както бе говорил чрез мене; защото Господ откъсна царството от твоята ръка и го даде на ближния ти Давида.
18 Понеже ти не се покори на гласа на Господа, като не извърши върху Амалика според големия Му гняв, затова Господ ти направи това нещо днес.
19 При това, Господ ще предаде Израиля с тебе в ръката на филистимците; и утре ти и синовете ти ще бъдете при мене; и Господ ще предаде множеството на израилтяните в ръката на филистимците.
20 Тогава Саул изведнъж падна цял прострян на земята, защото се уплаши много от Самуиловите думи; нямаше сила в него, понеже не бе вкусил храна през целия ден и през цялата нощ.
21 А жената дойде при Саула, и като видя, че беше много разтревожен, каза му: Ето, слугинята ти послуша гласа ти; турих живота си в опасност*, и покорих се на думите, които ми говори.
22 Сега, прочее, послушай и ти, моля, гласа на слугинята си, и нека сложа малко хляб пред тебе, та яж, за да имаш сила, когато отидеш на път.
23 Но той отказа, като думаше: Не ще ям. Слугите му, обаче, и жената го принудиха, та послуша думите им; и стана от земята та седна на леглото.
24 А жената имаше в къщата угоено теле, и побърза та го закла; и взе брашно та замеси и изпече от него безквасни пити;
25 и го донесе пред Саула и пред слугите му, та ядоха. Тогава те станаха та си отидоха през същата нощ.
1 Samuel 28
English Standard Version
Saul and the Medium of En-dor
28 In those days (A)the Philistines gathered their forces for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, “Understand that you and your men are to go out with me in the army.” 2 David said to Achish, “Very well, you shall know what your servant can do.” And Achish said to David, “Very well, I will make you my bodyguard for life.”
3 Now (B)Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him (C)in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had put (D)the mediums and the necromancers out of the land. 4 The Philistines assembled and came and encamped (E)at Shunem. And Saul gathered all Israel, and they encamped (F)at Gilboa. 5 When Saul saw the army of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly. 6 And when Saul inquired of the Lord, (G)the Lord did not answer him, either (H)by dreams, or (I)by Urim, or by prophets. 7 Then Saul said to his servants, (J)“Seek out for me a woman who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her.” And his servants said to him, “Behold, there is a medium at (K)En-dor.”
8 So Saul (L)disguised himself and put on other garments and went, he and two men with him. And they came to the woman by night. And he said, (M)“Divine for me by a spirit and bring up for me whomever I shall name to you.” 9 The woman said to him, “Surely you know what Saul has done, (N)how he has cut off the mediums and the necromancers from the land. Why then are you laying a trap for my life to bring about my death?” 10 But Saul swore to her by the Lord, (O)“As the Lord lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this thing.” 11 Then the woman said, “Whom shall I bring up for you?” He said, “Bring up Samuel for me.” 12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice. And the woman said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul.” 13 The king said to her, “Do not be afraid. What do you see?” And the woman said to Saul, “I see a god coming up out of the earth.” 14 He said to her, “What is his appearance?” And she said, “An old man is coming up, and he is wrapped (P)in a robe.” And Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed with his face to the ground and paid homage.
15 Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul answered, “I am in great distress, for the Philistines are warring against me, and (Q)God has turned away from me and (R)answers me no more, either by prophets or by dreams. Therefore I have summoned you to tell me what I shall do.” 16 And Samuel said, “Why then do you ask me, since the Lord has turned from you and become your enemy? 17 The Lord has done to you as he spoke by me, for (S)the Lord has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor, David. 18 (T)Because you did not obey the voice of the Lord and did not carry out his fierce wrath against Amalek, therefore the Lord has done this thing to you this day. 19 Moreover, the Lord will give Israel also with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you (U)and your sons shall be with me. The Lord will give the army of Israel also into the hand of the Philistines.”
20 Then Saul fell at once full length on the ground, filled with fear because of the words of Samuel. And there was no strength in him, for he had eaten nothing all day and all night. 21 And the woman came to Saul, and when she saw that he was terrified, she said to him, “Behold, your servant has obeyed you. (V)I have taken my life in my hand and have listened to what you have said to me. 22 Now therefore, you also obey your servant. Let me set a morsel of bread before you; and eat, that you may have strength when you go on your way.” 23 He refused and said, “I will not eat.” But his servants, together with the woman, urged him, and he listened to their words. So he arose from the earth and sat on the bed. 24 Now the woman had a fattened calf in the house, and she quickly killed it, and she took flour and kneaded it and baked unleavened bread of it, 25 and she put it before Saul and his servants, and they ate. Then they rose and went away that night.
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