1 Samuel 28:12
“And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the woman saw Samuel,.... The appearance of him whom she took for Samuel; no mention is made of the methods she…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
It is manifest both that the apparition of Samuel was real, and also that the woman was utterly unprepared for it. Why…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
When the woman saw Samuel - That Samuel did appear on this occasion, is most evident from the text; nor can this be…
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
thou art Saul The woman had not previously recognised her visitor, but simultaneously with the apparition of Samuel,…