Bible Question: Its regarding the incident of Samuel being raised back from the dead. I would like to know if the image of Samuel was in deed him, or was it an evil spirit impersonating him. Deuteronomy 13:1-3 says that the Lord allows his servents to be tested by evil spirits to test faith. Please help me with this question? |
Bible Answer: I don't think this was Samuel from the dead at all, but a demon acting as Samuel. Saul had already inquired of the LORD, and the LORD did not answer him (1Sa_28:6). If God refused to answer thru the Holy Spirit, I don’t think He would answer thru demonic means. Look at 1Sa_28:19. The demon (or Samuel) says “tomorrow you and your sons will be with me.” Did Saul join Samuel, or demons? I really don’t know for sure, but from the indication of scripture I do not think Saul joined Samuel. retxar |