1 Samuel 28:7 net — So Saul instructed his servants,“Find me a woman who is a medium, so that I may go to her and inquire of her.” His serv…

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"So Saul instructed his servants,“Find me a woman who is a medium, so that I may go to her and inquire of her.” His servants replied to him,“There is a woman who is a medium in En Dor.”"

— 1 Samuel 28:7, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 28 — Context

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The Philistines assembled; they came and camped at Shunem. Saul mustered all Israel and camped at Gilboa.

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When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was absolutely terrified.

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So Saul inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him– not by dreams nor by Urim nor by the prophets.

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So Saul instructed his servants,“Find me a woman who is a medium, so that I may go to her and inquire of her.” His servants replied to him,“There is a woman who is a medium in En Dor.”

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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!”

1 Samuel 28:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 28:7 say?
1 Samuel 28:7 in the NET Bible reads: “So Saul instructed his servants,“Find me a woman who is a medium, so that I may go to her and inquire of her.” His servants replied to him,“There is a woman who is a medium in En Dor.””
Where is 1 Samuel 28:7 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 28:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 28, verse 7.
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 28:7.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 28:7 in?
1 Samuel 28:7 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 28:7?
1 Samuel 28:7 reads (NET): “So Saul instructed his servants,“Find me a woman who is a medium, so that I may go to her and inquire of her.” His servants replied to him,“There is a woman who is a medium in En Dor.”” 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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