1 Samuel 28:11

God's Word

“Whom should I conjure up for you?” the woman asked. “Conjure up Samuel for me,” he answered.

Cross References

Isaiah 8:19

People will say to you, “Ask for help from the mediums and the fortunetellers, who whisper and mutter.” Shouldn’t people ask their God for help instead? Why should they ask the dead to help the living?

Deuteronomy 18:11

cast spells, ask ghosts or spirits for help, or consult the dead.

1 Samuel 28:10

But Saul took an oath in the Lord’s name, “I solemnly swear, as the Lord lives, you will not be harmed if you do this.”

1 Samuel 28:12

When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out loudly and asked, “Why did you deceive me? You’re Saul!”

1 Samuel 28:15

Samuel asked Saul, “Why did you disturb me by conjuring me up?” Saul answered, “I’m in serious trouble. The Philistines are at war with me, and God has turned against me and doesn’t answer me anymore—either by the prophets or in dreams. So I’ve called on you to tell me what to do.”