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1 Now in those days the Philistines (immigrants) gathered their forces for warfare against Israel (he wrestles with God). So Achish (I will blacken) said to David (beloved), “You must understand that you and your men are to go out to battle with me.” 2 David (beloved) replied (I will blacken), “Then you will come to know what your servant can do.” “Very well,” said Achish. “I will make you my bodyguard for life.” 3 Now by this time Samuel (his name is El) had died, and all Israel (he wrestles with God) had mourned for him and buried him in Ramah (hill), his own city. And Saul (desired) had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land. 4 The Philistines (immigrants) gathered together and camped at Shunem (double resting place), while Saul (desired) gathered all Israel (he wrestles with God) and camped at Gilboa (swollen heap). 5 When Saul (desired) saw the Philistine (immigrants) army, he was afraid and trembled violently. 6 He inquired (desired) of the LORD {YHWH}, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim \Lights/ or prophets. 7 Then Saul (desired) said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.” “There is a medium at Endor (fountain of Dor),” his servants replied. 1 Samuel 28:1-7, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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