1 Samuel 28:11 net — The woman replied,“Who is it that I should bring up for you?” He said,“Bring up for me Samuel.”

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"The woman replied,“Who is it that I should bring up for you?” He said,“Bring up for me Samuel.”"

— 1 Samuel 28:11, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 28 — Context

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So Saul disguised himself and put on other clothing and left, accompanied by two of his men. They came to the woman at night and said,“Use your ritual pit to conjure up for me the one I tell you.”

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But the woman said to him,“Look, you are aware of what Saul has done; he has removed the mediums and magicians from the land! Why are you trapping me so you can put me to death?”

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But Saul swore an oath to her by the LORD,“As surely as the LORD lives, you will not incur guilt in this matter!”

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The woman replied,“Who is it that I should bring up for you?” He said,“Bring up for me Samuel.”

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When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out loudly. The woman said to Saul,“Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!”

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The king said to her,“Don’t be afraid! What have you seen?” The woman replied to Saul,“I have seen a divine spirit coming up from the ground!”

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He said to her,“What about his appearance?” She said,“An old man is coming up! He is wrapped in a robe!”Then Saul realized it was Samuel, and he bowed his face toward the ground and kneeled down.

1 Samuel 28:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 28:11 say?
1 Samuel 28:11 in the NET Bible reads: “The woman replied,“Who is it that I should bring up for you?” He said,“Bring up for me Samuel.””
Where is 1 Samuel 28:11 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 28:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 28, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 28:11.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 28:11 in?
1 Samuel 28:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 28:11?
1 Samuel 28:11 reads (NET): “The woman replied,“Who is it that I should bring up for you?” He said,“Bring up for me Samuel.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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