Gods - The word אלהים ('elohim) is used here in a general sense for a supernatural appearance, such as an angel or spirit. Hell, or…

( 13 ) I saw gods ascending out of the earth. —The king at once calms the witch’s fears for her life an…

And the king said to her, do not be afraid
Meaning not of the apparition, but of him; since he has sworn no punishme…

When we go from the plain path of duty, everything draws us further aside, and increases our perplexity and temptation. Saul desires the woman to b…