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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 28 - Introduction

The Philistines preparing to fight against Israel, Saul, unable to obtain any answer from the Lord, applies to a woman with a familiar spirit, whom he entreats to bring up Samuel. Samuel appears, reproaches the king, and denounces his and his sons' death on the morrow.

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See also 1 Samuel 28 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 28 1 Samuel 28:1-2 _David with Achish in battle._ The Philistines began a campaign against Israel; and David was forced to go along with his benefactor, the king of Gath. 1 Samu...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Ephrathite. (e-34) Or 'Ephraimite,' the Levites being considered as belonging to the tribe in which they lived. see Judges 17:7 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XXVIII. (1 Samuel 28:1) The Philistines Invade the Land with a great Force — Saul’s Fear — His Secret Visit to the Witch of En-dor, to Consult the Shade of Samuel. EXCURSUS L: ON WHAT HAPPENED AT EN...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST SAMUEL 28 The Philistines gathering together, to fight with Israel, Saul trembled at it, not being able to get any answer from the Lord about it in any way whatever, 1 Samuel 28...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2948. B.C. 1056._ The conference between Achish and David, 1 Samuel 28:1; 1 Samuel 28:2. The preparation of the Philistines, and the distress of Saul, 1 Samuel 28:3. He applies to a woman that...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Achish putteth confidence in Dauid. 3 Saul hauing destroyed the witches, 4 and now in his feare forsaken of God, 7 seeketh to a witch. 9 The witch, encouraged by Saul, raiseth vp Samuel. 15 Sau...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Achish puts confidence in David, Saul's fear. (1-6) Saul consults a witch at Endor. (7-19) Saul's terror. (20-25)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    A SPIRITUALLY BANKRUPT SAUL SEEKS TO DEMONIC SOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE BECAUSE NOTHING ELSE IS LEFT TO HIM (1 SAMUEL 28:3). Having briefly summed up the situation from the Philistine point of view, the w...

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