1 Samuel 28:17

New English Translation

The Lord has done exactly as I prophesied! The Lord has torn the kingdom from your hand and has given it to your neighbor David!

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:10

namely, to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and over Judah all the way from Dan to Beer Sheba!”

Proverbs 16:4

The Lord works everything for its own ends – even the wicked for the day of disaster.

1 Samuel 16:13

So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.

1 Samuel 24:20

Now look, I realize that you will in fact be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.

1 Samuel 28:16

Samuel said, “Why are you asking me, now that the Lord has turned away from you and has become your enemy?