1 Samuel 28:6

And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 28:6

BSB
He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.
AKJV
And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
CPDV
And he consulted the Lord. But he did not respond to him, neither by dreams, nor by priests, nor by prophets.
ERV
And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
NHEB
When Saul inquired of the LORD, The LORD did not answer him, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
SMT
And Saul will ask through Jehovah, and Jehovah answered him not, also in dreams, also in Lights, also in the prophets.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 28:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 28:6
Summary
Leader seeks divine guidance but receives no response
Place
Gilboa
Event
God refuses to answer Saul
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative