1 Samuel 28:13

And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 28:13

BSB
"Do not be afraid," the king replied. "What do you see?" "I see a god coming up out of the earth," the woman answered.
AKJV
And the king said to her, Be not afraid: for what saw you? And the woman said to Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.
CPDV
And the king said to her: "Do not be afraid. What have you seen?" And the woman said to Saul, "I saw gods ascending from the earth."
ERV
And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what seest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I see a god coming up out of the earth.
NHEB
The king said to her, "Do not be afraid. For what do you see?" The woman said to Saul, "I see a god coming up out of the earth."
SMT
And the king will say to her, Thou shalt not fear: What sawest thou? And the woman will say to Saul, I saw gods coming up out of the earth.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 28:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 28:13
Summary
Ruler asks medium to describe supernatural apparition details
Place
Endor
Event
Saul inquires about apparition form
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative