1 Samuel 28:17

New International Reader's Version

The Lord has spoken through me and has done what he said he would do. The Lord has torn the kingdom out of your hands. He has given it to one of your neighbors. He has given it to David.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:10

I’ll take the kingdom away from Saul’s royal house. I’ll set up the throne of David’s kingdom over Israel and Judah. He will rule from Dan all the way to Beersheba.”

Proverbs 16:4

The Lord works everything out to the proper end. Even those who do wrong were made for a day of trouble.

1 Samuel 16:13

So Samuel got the animal horn that was filled with olive oil. He anointed David in front of his brothers. From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully on David. Samuel went back to Ramah.

1 Samuel 24:20

I know for sure that you will be king. I know that the kingdom of Israel will be made secure under your control.

1 Samuel 28:16

Samuel said, “The Lord has left you. He has become your enemy. So why are you asking me what you should do?