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Let me set a morsel of bread before you; and eat, that you may have strength when you go on your way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now please listen to your servant and let me set a morsel of bread before you so you may eat and have the strength to go on your way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, please, heed also the voice of your maidservant, and let me set a piece of bread before you; and eat, that you may have strength when you go on <i>your</i> way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So now you too, please listen to the voice of your servant, and let me serve you a piece of bread, and eat <i>it,</i> so that you will have strength when you go on <i>your</i> way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220So now also, please listen to the voice of your maidservant, and let me set a piece of bread before you that you may eat and have strength when you go on your way.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“So now also, please listen to the voice of your maidservant, and let me set a piece of bread before you that <i>you may</i> eat and have strength when you go on <i>your</i> way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now also, please listen to the voice of your servant-woman, and let me set a piece of bread before you that <i>you may</i> eat and have strength when you go on <i>your</i> way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So now, please listen to the voice of your maidservant, and let me set a piece of bread before you, and eat, so that you may have strength when you go on your way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now please listen to your servant. Let me set some food in front of you. Eat and it will give you strength so you can go on your way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now please listen to your servant. Let me set some food in front of you. Eat and it will give you strength so you can go on your way.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thy handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now please listen to me. Let me get you a little something to eat. It will give you strength for your walk back to camp." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Now please listen to me. I will serve you something to eat. Eat it so that you will have strength when you leave."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Now please do what I ask. Let me fix you some food. You must eat so that you will be strong enough to travel." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now, please listen to your servant. I'll put a piece of bread before you so you can eat and have strength to go on your way." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now please listen to your servant and let me set a morsel of bread before you so you may eat and have the strength to go on your way.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now it's your turn to listen to your servant! Let me set before you a bit of bread so that you can eat. When you regain your strength, you can go on your way." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, please listen also to the voice of your servant, and let me set a morsel of bread before you; and eat, that you may have strength, when you go on your way."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also to the voice of thy handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, please listen also to the voice of your servant, and let me set a morsel of bread before you. Eat, that you may have strength when you go on your way.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and now, please listen, you also, to the voice of your maidservant, and I set a morsel of bread before you; and eat, and there is power in you when you go in the way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and now, hearken, I pray thee, also thou, to the voice of thy maid-servant, and I set before thee a morsel of bread, and eat, and there is in thee power when thou goest in the way.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now, hear now, also thou to the voice of thy servant, and I will set before thee a bit of bread; and eat and strength will be in thee that thou shalt go in the way.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore hear thou also the voice of thy handmaid, and let me set before thee a morsel of bread, that thou mayest eat and recover strength, and be able to go on thy journey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so now, I ask you to heed the voice of your handmaid, and let me place before you a morsel of bread, so that, by eating, you may recover strength, and you may be able to undertake the journey.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now you, in turn, please listen to your maidservant. Let me set out a bit of food for you to eat, so that you are strong enough to go on your way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, you also listen to your servant; let me set a morsel of bread before you. Eat, that you may have strength when you go on your way.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, listen also to the voice of your handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before you; and eat, that you may have strength, because you are going on a journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Now listen also to the voice of your Maid Servant and I will set before you a piece of bread, and you should eat, and you will have strength so that you may go on the road.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thy handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now hearken, I pray thee, to the voice of thine handmaid, and I will set before thee a morsel of bread, and eat, and thou shalt be strengthened, for thou wilt be going on thy way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/28-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8486" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/28.htm">Saul and the Medium of Endor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>When the woman came to Saul and saw how distraught he was, she said to him, “Look, your maidservant has obeyed your voice. I took my life in my hands and did as you told me. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">please</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: bə·qō·wl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šə·ma‘- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listen</a> <a href="/hebrew/8198.htm" title="8198: šip̄·ḥā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Maid, maidservant. Feminine from an unused root meaning to spread out; a female slave.">to your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: wə·’ā·śi·māh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and let me set</a> <a href="/hebrew/6595.htm" title="6595: paṯ- (N-fsc) -- Fragment, bit, morsel. From pathath; a bit.">a morsel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">of bread</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before you</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: we·’ĕ·ḵō·wl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">so you may eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wî·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and have</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">the strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ṯê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">go</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bad·dā·reḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">on your way.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>Saul refused, saying, “I will not eat.” But his servants joined the woman in urging him, and he heeded their voice. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-7.htm">1 Kings 19:7</a></span><br />A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5</a></span><br />On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning and prepared to depart, but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Refresh your heart with a morsel of bread, and then you can go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5</a></span><br />And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-3.htm">Genesis 19:3</a></span><br />But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">1 Kings 13:7</a></span><br />Then the king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8</a></span><br />One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-22.htm">2 Kings 6:22-23</a></span><br />“Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” / So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">2 Samuel 17:29</a></span><br />honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-13.htm">1 Kings 17:13-15</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, / for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” / So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-5.htm">2 Samuel 13:5-6</a></span><br />Jonadab told him, “Lie down on your bed and pretend you are ill. When your father comes to see you, say to him, ‘Please let my sister Tamar come and give me something to eat. Let her prepare it in my sight so I may watch her and eat it from her hand.’” / So Amnon lay down and feigned illness. When the king came to see him, Amnon said, “Please let my sister Tamar come and make a couple of cakes in my sight, so that I may eat from her hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-16.htm">Matthew 14:16</a></span><br />“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-37.htm">Mark 6:37</a></span><br />But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” They asked Him, “Should we go out and spend two hundred denarii to give all of them bread to eat?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Luke 9:13</a></span><br />But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-31.htm">John 4:31-34</a></span><br />Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.” / But He told them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” / So the disciples asked one another, “Could someone have brought Him food?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-12.htm">John 21:12-13</a></span><br />“Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord. / Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now therefore, I pray you, listen you also to the voice of your handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before you; and eat, that you may have strength, when you go on your way.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/19-20.htm">Bondmaid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-20.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-21.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Little</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-21.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-15.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-36.htm">Morsel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-23.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-20.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-21.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Bondmaid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-24.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">Little</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-3.htm">Morsel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-12.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-3.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-1.htm">Achish puts confidence in David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-3.htm">Saul having destroyed the witches</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-4.htm">and now in his fear forsaken of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-7.htm">has recourse to a witch</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">who, encouraged by Saul, raises up Samuel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-15.htm">Saul hearing his ruin, faints</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-21.htm">The woman and his servants refresh him with meat</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now please listen to your servant</b><br>This phrase reflects the cultural norms of hospitality and servitude in ancient Israel. The speaker, the woman of Endor, addresses Saul with respect, acknowledging her position as a servant. This reflects the hierarchical social structure of the time, where individuals often identified themselves in relation to others, especially those of higher status. The plea for Saul to listen indicates urgency and concern, highlighting the gravity of the situation Saul finds himself in.<p><b>and let me set a morsel of bread before you</b><br>Offering bread is a gesture of hospitality and care, common in the ancient Near East. Bread was a staple food, symbolizing sustenance and life. The act of setting bread before someone was a sign of goodwill and an invitation to fellowship. In the context of <a href="/1_samuel/28.htm">1 Samuel 28</a>, this gesture is significant as it comes from a woman who was initially wary of Saul, showing a shift from fear to compassion.<p><b>so you may eat and have the strength</b><br>Eating for strength underscores the physical and spiritual nourishment needed for the journey ahead. In biblical times, meals were not just for sustenance but also for strengthening bonds and preparing for tasks. This phrase can be connected to other scriptures where food is provided for strength, such as Elijah being fed by the ravens (<a href="/1_kings/17-6.htm">1 Kings 17:6</a>) or Jesus feeding the 5,000 (<a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13-21</a>), symbolizing divine provision and care.<p><b>to go on your way.</b><br>The phrase "to go on your way" implies a continuation of a journey or mission. In the context of Saul's impending fate, it carries a somber tone, as his way leads to his downfall. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the journey of life and the choices that define one's path. It also echoes the idea of divine direction and the consequences of straying from God's guidance, as seen throughout the narrative of Saul's kingship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, who is in a state of desperation and fear as he faces the Philistine army. His disobedience to God has led him to seek guidance from a medium, which is against God's commands.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_medium_of_endor.htm">The Medium of Endor</a></b><br>A woman who practices necromancy, whom Saul consults in his desperation. She is initially fearful of Saul's request due to his previous ban on such practices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>The prophet who had died prior to this event. Saul seeks to communicate with him through the medium, hoping for guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/endor.htm">Endor</a></b><br>A town in ancient Israel where the medium resides. Saul travels here in disguise to seek her services.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemy army that Saul is preparing to face, causing him great fear and anxiety.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Saul's actions demonstrate the dangers of straying from God's commands. Disobedience leads to desperation and poor decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_godly_counsel.htm">Seeking Godly Counsel</a></b><br>Instead of turning to forbidden practices, believers should seek guidance through prayer, Scripture, and godly counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_strength.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Strength</a></b><br>Just as physical nourishment is necessary for strength, spiritual nourishment through God's Word is essential for facing life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_fear_in_decision-making.htm">The Role of Fear in Decision-Making</a></b><br>Fear can drive us to make unwise choices. Trusting in God can help us overcome fear and make decisions aligned with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_mercy.htm">God's Sovereignty and Mercy</a></b><br>Despite Saul's failures, God's plan continues. This reminds us of God's sovereignty and the opportunity for repentance and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_psalm_52's_link_to_doeg.htm">If Psalm 52 is specifically about Doeg the Edomite, where is the archaeological or textual proof confirming these events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_doeg_alone_kill_many_priests.htm">Are there historical or logistical issues with Doeg, a single Edomite, carrying out the massacre of so many priests (1 Samuel 21:7 - 22:18-19)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_use_a_forbidden_method.htm">Why would God, who had stopped answering Saul (1 Samuel 28:6), allow this forbidden method to convey His message?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/28-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">please</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> </span><span class="str2">I pray', 'now', 'then'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">listen</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַֽע־</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ma‘-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to your servant</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁפְחָתֶ֔ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(šip̄·ḥā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8198.htm">Strong's 8198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maid, maidservant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and let me set</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָשִׂ֧מָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·śi·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a morsel</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּת־</span> <span class="translit">(paṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6595.htm">Strong's 6595: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fragment, bit, morsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of bread</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶ֖חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(le·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before you.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנֶ֛יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eat,</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱכ֑וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·ḵō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and it will give</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיהִ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(wî·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">בְךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">strength</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֔חַ</span> <span class="translit">(kō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵלֵ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯê·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on your way.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּדָּֽרֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bad·dā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/28-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 28:22 Now therefore please listen also to (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/28-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 28:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 28:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 28:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 28:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>