1 SAMUEL 28

SAUL GRAPPLES WITH THE FATE OF THE ISRAELITES

Saul is afraid of the Philistines and calls out to God, but God does not answer him. When Saul doesn’t hear from God, he resorts to seeking a medium. The medium summons Samuel (who hasn’t even been dead very long!) and Samuel speaks to the medium. Samuel tells Saul that the Israelites would be handed over to the Philistines because of Saul’s disobedience.

Saul is horrified by the news and refuses to eat before the battle. Saul forgets God’s word, turns away from Him, and seeks out another spirit through a medium. Upon receiving this news, he knows that the end is near and realizes he had not lived a righteous life.