- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 28
- Verse 16
1 Samuel 28:16
“Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said Samuel, wherefore then dost thou, ask of me,.... Whom thou knowest to have been a prophet of the Lord, and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Wherefore then dost thou ask of me - Was ever I wont to give answers that were not dictated by the Lord? It is his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 28:15-19
We have here the conference between Saul and Satan. Saul came in disguise (Sa1 28:8), but Satan soon discovered him, Sa1…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Wherefore then, &c. As if in such extremity I who am only God's servant could do aught for thee.
is become thine enemy…
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