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1 Samuel 28:3-5
Names of God Bible
1 Samuel 28:3-5
Names of God Bible
Saul’s Sin—The Occult
3 Meanwhile, Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his hometown Ramah. (Saul had rid the land of mediums and psychics.)
4 The Philistines assembled and camped in Shunem. Saul also assembled the whole Israelite army, and they camped at Gilboa. 5 When Saul looked at the Philistine army, he was very afraid—terrified.
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1 Samuel 28:3-5
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1 Samuel 28:3-5
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Saul and the Medium at Endor
3 Now Samuel was dead,(A) and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his own town of Ramah.(B) Saul had expelled(C) the mediums and spiritists(D) from the land.
4 The Philistines assembled and came and set up camp at Shunem,(E) while Saul gathered all Israel and set up camp at Gilboa.(F) 5 When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; terror(G) filled his heart.
1 Samuel 28:3-5
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 28:3-5
English Standard Version
3 Now (A)Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him (B)in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had put (C)the mediums and the necromancers out of the land. 4 The Philistines assembled and came and encamped (D)at Shunem. And Saul gathered all Israel, and they encamped (E)at Gilboa. 5 When Saul saw the army of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly.
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