1 Samuel 28:16

Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 28:16

BSB

"Why do you consult me," asked Samuel, "since the LORD has turned away from you and become your enemy?

AKJV

Then said Samuel, Why then do you ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from you, and is become your enemy?

CPDV

And Samuel said, "Why do you question me, though the Lord has withdrawn from you, and has crossed over to your rival?

ERV

And Samuel said, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine adversary?

NHEB

Samuel said, "Why then do you ask of me, since the LORD has departed from you and is with your neighbor?

SMT

And Samuel will say, Why wilt thou ask of me, and Jehovah departed from thee and he will be thine enemy?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 28:16

ThensaidH559Verb SamuelH8050Proper Name MasculineWhereforethendostthouaskH7592VerbofmeseeingtheLORDH3068Proper NameisdepartedH5493VerbfromtheeandisbecomethineenemyH6145Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 28:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 28:16

Summary

Prophet points out inconsistency in desperate request

Place

Endor

Event

Samuel questions Saul's appeal

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC