1 Samuel 28:3 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

Meanwhile, Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him. He was buried in Ramah, his hometown. And Saul had banned from the land of Israel all mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

It is not clear when Saul suppressed witchcraft; it was probably in the early part of his reign.

Familiar spirits ... wizards - that i…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Now Samuel was dead. —This statement is repeated here to introduce the strange, sad story which follows. The Septuagint, …

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Now Samuel was dead
Had been so for some time; which is mentioned before, (1 Samuel 25:1); and here repe…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

David could not refuse Achish without danger. If he promised assistance, and then stood neutral, or went over to the Israelites, he would behave wi…