1 Samuel 28:1-25 ASV

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 28:24

And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:Unleavened — Not having time to leaven it. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:1

THE PHILISTINES PREPARE TO FIGHT WITH ISRAEL, 1 Samuel 28:1-2. 1. The Philistines gathered their armies These inveterate enemies of Israel had hitherto been unable to regain the dominion which they lost in the time of Samuel’s rule, (see note on 1 Samuel 7:13,) though they made repeated efforts to do so all the days of Saul. Now, however, they are about to enjoy a momentary triumph. Thou shall go out with me to battle This demand was placing David and his men in a difficult position, for... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:2

2. Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do This was an ambiguous reply, and capable of being construed for or against Achish. The king, however, understood it in a favourable sense. Keeper of mine head Guard of my person; chief of my life-guards. How David was providentially delivered from his difficult position we learn in chap. 29. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:3

3. Samuel was dead This fact had been already recorded, (1 Samuel 25:1,) but is repeated here for the purpose of introducing the narrative that follows. Saul had put away Of this act of Saul’s reign we have no record elsewhere, but it was probably done soon after he received the kingdom, and by the advice of Samuel. It was required by the law. Exodus 22:18; Leviticus 20:27. Familiar spirits The primary sense of the Hebrew word אוב is a skin bottle. Compare Job 32:19. Furst defines... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:3-25

SAUL’S DISTRESS, AND INTERVIEW WITH THE WITCH OF ENDOR, 1 Samuel 28:3-25. Saul’s interview with the witch of Endor has ever been regarded as a subject beset with peculiar difficulties, and variously has it been explained. Justin Martyr and Origen held that by the incantations of the witch the spirit of Samuel actually appeared and conversed with Saul. Modern spiritism also affirms that the witch was a medium through whom the king of Israel received communications from the spirit of Samuel. But... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:4

4. Shunem The modern Solam, on the southwestern declivity of Jebel Duhy, (Little Hermon,) and on the eastern border of the great Plain of Esdraelon. Joshua 19:18. Gilboa On the mountains of this name, which lie just south of Shunem. From these heights Saul could have seen the assembling hosts of the Philistines. Here Gideon and his host once encamped. Judges 7:1. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:5

5. He was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled He was a skilful and far-sighted general, and he felt that the Philistines had every probability of victory. He was also probably deeply affected with the feeling that Jehovah had forsaken him. Jehovah’s Spirit came not now mightily upon him as in former years; no cunning player on the harp was with him to charm away the evil spirit. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:6

6. The Lord answered him not Which showed that the divine anger was against him. By dreams This may mean that he had prayed God to give him some significant dream, but no such dream had been granted him; or it may refer to the prophets, who neither by vision nor by dream (Numbers 12:6) had recently received any communication for Saul. By urim On the breastplate of the high priest. See Exodus 28:30. But what high priest did Saul resort to after the murder of Ahimelech? Most probably... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:7

7. Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit He finds that God has utterly forsaken him, and with full purpose and that impulsive rashness which was ever his easily besetting sin, he rushes into still greater evil. Swept down by the raging cataract of accumulating woes, he still, like a drowning man, grasps at a straw. What wonder that God allowed him to be imposed upon by the arts of necromancy! Endor This place lay about three miles south of mount Tabor, and about seven northeast of... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:8

8. Disguised himself So as not to be recognised by the woman. By night The only time when it would be at all safe for him to venture so far in the rear of his enemy, and perhaps the only time when he could go at all, for the morrow might require his presence with his army, and the battle might drive him far from Endor. Divine unto me Saul made known his errand in language such as any one who inquired of a necromancer would naturally use. read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 28:24

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:1

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:2

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:3

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:4

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:5

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 28:8

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