1 Samuel 28:11

“Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said, Bring me up Samuel.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then said the woman, whom shall I bring up unto thee?.... For such persons, according to their profession, pretended…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Bring me up Samuel - Dr. Trench observes, “All human history has failed to record a despair deeper or more tragic than…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Whom shall I bring up - The woman certainly meant no more than making her familiar personify whomsoever the querist…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 28:7-14

Here, I. Saul seeks for a witch, Sa1 28:7. When God answered him not, if he had humbled himself by repentance and…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Bring me up Samuel From Sheol, the realm of departed spirits, which is always spoken of as beneath the earth. The nature…