1 Samuel 28:10-12
International Standard Version
10 Saul swore to her by the Lord: “As surely as the Lord lives, no punishment will come on you for this thing.”
11 The woman said, “Whom shall I bring up for you?”
Saul[a] said, “Bring up Samuel for me.”
12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out loudly.[b] The woman told Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!”
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- 1 Samuel 28:11 Lit. He
- 1 Samuel 28:12 Lit. with a loud voice
1 Samuel 28:10-12
New International Version
10 Saul swore to her by the Lord, “As surely as the Lord lives, you will not be punished for this.”
11 Then the woman asked, “Whom shall I bring up for you?”
“Bring up Samuel,” he said.
12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out at the top of her voice and said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me?(A) You are Saul!”
1 Samuel 28:10-12
English Standard Version
10 But Saul swore to her by the Lord, (A)“As the Lord lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this thing.” 11 Then the woman said, “Whom shall I bring up for you?” He said, “Bring up Samuel for me.” 12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice. And the woman said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul.”
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