1 Samuel 28:1-5 ▼

1 At that time the Philistines assembled their army for war to fight against Israel. Achish told David, |You know, of course, that you and your men will go out with me into the battle.|

2 David told Achish, |Very well, you will now see what your servant will do.| Achish told David, |Very well, I'll appoint you as my permanent bodyguard.|

3 Now Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his own town of Ramah. Saul had expelled the mediums and spiritists from the land.

4 The Philistines assembled, moved out, and camped at Shunem, while Saul assembled all Israel and camped at Gilboa.

5 When Saul saw the Philistine camp, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly.