1 Samuel 28:13 net — The king said to her,“Don’t be afraid! What have you seen?” The woman replied to Saul,“I have seen a divine spirit comi…

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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!”"

— 1 Samuel 28:13, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 28 — Context

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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!”

14

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.

15

Samuel said to Saul,“Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul replied,“I am terribly troubled! The Philistines are fighting against me and God has turned away from me. He does not answer me anymore– not by the prophets nor by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what I should do.”

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Samuel said,“Why are you asking me, now that the LORD has turned away from you and has become your enemy?

1 Samuel 28:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 28:13 say?
1 Samuel 28:13 in the NET Bible reads: “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!””
Where is 1 Samuel 28:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 28:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 28, verse 13.
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 28:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 28:13 in?
1 Samuel 28:13 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 28:13?
1 Samuel 28:13 reads (NET): “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!”” 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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