1 Samuel 28:3-7 NVIPT

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:3

(3) Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land. The reminding the Reader of the death of Samuel is very interesting in this place. Samuel was dead, and now the Philistines became bold. No doubt before his death, he had lamented in secret the sad conduct of Saul, and the corruptions of the people. Every true lover of God must mourn in secret for the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:4-6

(4) And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa. (5) And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled. (6) And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. It is more than probable, that Saul in his haste to destroy David, had neglected even the common means of safety respecting his... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:7

(7) ¶ Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor. Observe, that Saul, in his distress, enquired of the Lord, but the Lord answered him not. But how did he enquire? Samuel was dead. The Priests, the faithful Priests of the Lord, Saul had killed. See 1 Samuel 22:17-19 . By whom then did he enquire? Perhaps presumptuously, without... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:3

Samuel. His death is here recorded, as well as the abolition of magic, to explain what follows, when Saul, not being able to obtain an answer from God, as his prophet had been withdrawn in anger, had recourse to the devil. (Haydock) --- Land, while he reigned virtuously, (Menochius) according to the law, Leviticus xix 31., and Deuteronomy xviii. 11. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:4

Gelboe. So that he occupied the parts south of the vale of Jezrahel, while the Philistines were encamped on the north, in the tribe of Issachar. (Menochius) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:5

Dismayed. It was so numerous, while his own conscience upbraided him with being at enmity with God, who increased his fears. (Salien) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:6

Dreams. During which God often revealed his will. See Deuteronomy xiii. 3. --- Priests. Hebrew, "nor by Urim." It seems Saul had appointed some priests, and had fabricated a fresh ephod, with the Urim, &c., after the departure of Abiathar. (Calmet) --- But Salien calls this in question, and there might neither be priests nor prophets for Saul to consult. (Haydock) --- God despised a man, who had slain so many of his sacred ministers. (Menochius) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:7

Spirit. Hebrew, "an ob, " or vessel distended, as such impostors seemed to swell at the presence of the spirit. Septuagint, "a belly talker." They endeavour to speak from that part. We read of some who, without magic, have possessed the art in great perfection, so as to deceive the company, and make them think that some one was calling them from a great distance; as was the case with one Farming in England, 1645. (Dickenson, c. 9.) --- Brodeus mentions that the valet of Francis I could thus... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:1-6

1-6 David could not refuse Achish without danger. If he promised assistance, and then stood neuter, or went over to the Israelites, he would behave with ingratitude and treachery. If he fought against Israel, he would sin greatly. It seemed impossible that he should get out of this difficulty with a clear conscience; but his evasive answer, intended to gain time, was not consistent with the character of an Israelite indeed. Troubles are terrors to the children of disobedience. In his distress,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:7-19

7-19 When we go from the plain path of duty, every thing draws us further aside, and increases our perplexity and temptation. Saul desires the woman to bring one from the dead, with whom he wished to speak; this was expressly forbidden, Deuteronomy 18:11. All real or pretended witchcraft or conjuration, is a malicious or an ignorant attempt to gain knowledge or help from some creature, when it cannot be had from the Lord in the path of duty. While Samuel was living, we never read of Saul's... read more

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:3

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:4-6

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:7

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:3

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:4

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:5

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:6

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 28:7

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:1-6

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:7-19

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