E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 28:18
obeyedst not = hearkenedst not to. wrath . Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for the judgment in consequence of it. read more
1 Samuel 28:18-19 Niv
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 28:19
with me : i.e. with the dead. read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 28:19
1 Samuel 28:19. To-morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me— Samuel predicts two things. I. That Saul, and his three sons who were with him in the camp, should be with him; i.e. should, like him, be in another world, or should die. II. That they should die on the morrow, or rather, very shortly; for that is the signification of the word מחר machar, in many places of Scripture. See Exo 13:14 and Joshua 4:6. It is probable, however, that the word in this place may be taken in its literal sense... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 28:3-25
Saul’s attempt to secure divine guidance from a medium 28:3-25The story involving Saul’s meeting with the "witch" of Endor is one of the best known in 1 Samuel. It contains some unique events that have troubled Bible students for many years. Again the spotlight of revelation turns back to Saul from David. We see here Saul’s insensibility due to his departure from God."This visit to the medium of Endor is cited by the Chronicler as proof positive that Saul deserved the judgment that fell on him... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Samuel 28:15-19
Saul’s conversation with Samuel 28:15-19Samuel’s soul had been at peace in the place of departed spirits, but now Saul had disturbed that rest. Saul described his reason for doing so. He wanted to obtain divine guidance concerning the Philistines from Samuel, since he could not get it from the Lord through other means. Samuel replied that Saul was wrong in thinking that Samuel would tell him what strategy to use since the Lord would not. The prophet was, after all, simply the mouthpiece of God.... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:1-25
Saul and the Witch of Endor1 Samuel 28:3-25 come from another document and interrupt the connexion, as will be seen if the account is read without them. In order of time their proper position is after 1 Samuel 30. In 1 Samuel 29:1 the Philistines are still in Aphek; in 1 Samuel 29:11 they advance to Jezreel, where we find them in 1 Samuel 28:4. In 1 Samuel 28:3-25 we have come to the eve of the battle, the account of which follows in 1 Samuel 31. 2. Keeper of mine head] i.e. captain of my... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Samuel 28:19
(19) Moreover the Lord will also deliver Israel . . . into the hands of the Philistines.—Three crushing judgments, which were to come directly upon Saul, are contained in the prophet’s words related in this 19th verse. (a) The utter defeat of the army of Israel. (b) The violent death of Saul himself and his two sons in the course of the impending fight. (c) The sacking of the Israelitish camp, which was to follow the defeat, and which would terribly augment the horrors and disasters of the rout... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Samuel 28:1-25
Saul and the Witch of Endor 1 Samuel 28:7 I. How Valued and Beneficent Presences may be Withdrawn. What pathos there is in the fact that on the eve of dreaded battle Saul has not his friend, his teacher, his pastor, to consult. Samuel was dead. Samuel had been everything to Saul. But Saul had not treated him well. He had slighted his old friend. Saul would have given a great deal to have had his rejected and grieved friend now, but 'Samuel was dead'. II. How a Man may Cut Himself Off from... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:3-25
CHAPTER XXXIV.SAUL AT ENDOR.1 Samuel 28:3-25.FOR a considerable time Saul had been drifting along like a crippled vessel at sea, a melancholy example of a man forsaken of God. But as his decisive encounter with the Philistines drew on, the state of helplessness to which he had been reduced became more apparent than ever. He had sagacity enough to perceive that the expedition which the Philistines were now leading against him was the most formidable that had ever taken place in his day. It was... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:1-25
Another Philistine-Israelite war (28:1-29:11)When the Philistines set out to attack Israel, Achish made David and his troops his personal bodyguard (28:1-2). Back in Israel, Saul was terrified. He asked God what he should do, but God refused to show him (3-6). So he went to a woman who consulted the spirits of the dead, hoping that through her he could get directions from Samuel (7-14).Samuel spoke to Saul from the world of the dead, but he gave him neither comfort nor help. He merely confirmed... read more