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1 At that time the Philistines had gathered their army to fight against Israel. Then Achish said to David, |You need to know that you and your men will be going with me into battle.| 2 |Very well,| David responded to Achish, |you will then know what I can do.| |Very well,| Achish told David, |I will make you my bodyguard for life.| 3 Meanwhile, Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his hometown Ramah. (Saul had rid the land of mediums and psychics.) 4 The Philistines assembled and camped in Shunem. Saul also assembled the whole Israelite army, and they camped at Gilboa. 5 When Saul looked at the Philistine army, he was very afraid-terrified. 6 He prayed to the LORD, but the LORD didn't answer him through dreams, the Urim, or prophets. 7 Saul told his officers, |Find me a woman who conjures up the dead. Then I'll go to her and ask for her services.| His officers told him, |There is a woman at Endor who conjures up the dead.| 8 After disguising himself by putting on other clothes, Saul left with two men and came to the woman that night. He said to her, |Please consult with a dead person for me. Conjure up the person I request.| 9 The woman told him, |You know that Saul rid the land of mediums and psychics. Why are you trying to trap me and have me killed?| 1 Samuel 28:1-9, God's Word Translation. Copyright © 1995 by God's Word to the Nations.
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