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NASB | 1 Samuel 28:11 Then the woman said, "Whom shall I bring up for you?" And he said, "Bring up Samuel for me." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 28:11 So the woman said, "Whom shall I bring up for you?" He said, "Bring up Samuel for me." |
Subject: Was this really Samuel's spirit? |
Bible Note: Not as clear as I would like it to be, but that is me I’m sure. :) I think I agree that it was Samuel and that there was a divine intervention, not that the witch could have done this, as highlighted by her reaction. And since the prediction of Saul’s fate the following day came true, would also lead me to think it had to have been Samuel sent from God. What’s troubling is that if Saul had departed from God, and never really cared for what Samuel had spoke to him while he was alive, why would God choose to finally answer with the presence of Samuel especially when we are told God was not answering Saul? There is a point I know, for why it is explained the way it is, I’m just having difficulty reconciling the facts. And to add to that, it seems people of old and our contemporaries, far more dedicated to the Word of God than I could ever imagine being, seem to be split as well as to who or what it was and both sides present pretty convincing arguments. After re-reading the passages though, what I seem to be focusing on is the fact that it does say it was Samuel, as you have pointed out. If it were anyone else I would think the Word would have been clear as to inform us of such. Just trying to get it straight in my mind with the help of others. Stand in His grace, WOS |