1 Samuel 28:10

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Saul used the Lord’s name to make a promise to the woman. He said, “As surely as the Lord lives, you won’t be punished for doing this.”

Cross References

Mark 6:23

He promised her, “Anything you ask for I will give to you—even half of my kingdom.”

Matthew 26:72

Again, Peter said he was never with Jesus. He said, “I swear to God I don’t know the man!”

2 Samuel 14:11

The woman said, “Please, use the name of the Lord your God and swear that you will stop these people. They want to punish my son for murdering his brother. Swear that you will not let them destroy my son.” David said, “As the Lord lives, no one will hurt your son. Not even one hair from your son’s head will fall to the ground.”

1 Samuel 19:6

Saul listened to Jonathan and made a promise. He said, “As surely as the Lord lives, David won’t be put to death.”

1 Samuel 14:39

I swear by the Lord who saves Israel, that even if my own son Jonathan sinned, he must die.” None of the people said a word.

Exodus 20:7

“You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises. If you do, the Lord will not let you go unpunished.

Genesis 3:5

God knows that if you eat the fruit from that tree you will learn about good and evil, and then you will be like God!”

1 Samuel 28:9

But the woman said to him, “You know that Saul forced all the mediums and fortunetellers to leave the land of Israel. You are trying to trap me and kill me.”

1 Samuel 28:11

The woman asked, “Who do you want me to bring up for you?” Saul answered, “Bring up Samuel.”