1 Samuel 28:4 nasb — So the Philistines gathered together and came and camped in Shunem; and Saul gathered all Israel together and they camp…

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"So the Philistines gathered together and came and camped in Shunem; and Saul gathered all Israel together and they camped in Gilboa."

— 1 Samuel 28:4, NASB

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1 Samuel 28 — Context

1

Now it came about in those days that the Philistines gathered their armed camps for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, "Know assuredly that you will go out with me in the camp, you and your men."

2

David said to Achish, "Very well, you shall know what your servant can do." So Achish said to David, "Very well, I will make you my bodyguard for life."

3

Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him and buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed from the land those who were mediums and spiritists.

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So the Philistines gathered together and came and camped in Shunem; and Saul gathered all Israel together and they camped in Gilboa.

5

When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was afraid and his heart trembled greatly.

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When Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD did not answer him, either by dreams or by Urim or by prophets.

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Then Saul said to his servants, "Seek for me a woman who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her." And his servants said to him, "Behold, there is a woman who is a medium at En-dor."

1 Samuel 28:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 28:4 say?
1 Samuel 28:4 in the NASB reads: “So the Philistines gathered together and came and camped in Shunem; and Saul gathered all Israel together and they camped in Gilboa.”
Where is 1 Samuel 28:4 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 28:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 28, verse 4.
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 28:4.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 28:4 in?
1 Samuel 28:4 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 28:4?
1 Samuel 28:4 reads (NASB): “So the Philistines gathered together and came and camped in Shunem; and Saul gathered all Israel together and they camped in Gilboa.” 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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