1 Samuel 28:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Samuel said, 'Why are you asking me for help, since the LORD has left you and has become your enemy?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Samuel is telling Saul that it's pointless to seek guidance when God has already turned away from him because of his disobedience.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs when King Saul, desperate for guidance before a crucial battle, visits a medium to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel, who had died earlier. Saul had been rejected by God as king due to his repeated disobedience, and God was no longer answering his prayers or giving him direction through normal means.

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