1 Samuel 28:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But he refused and said, 'I will not eat.' However, his servants and the woman kept urging him until he finally listened to them. So he got up from the ground and sat on the bed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Saul finally agreeing to eat after his servants and the medium insisted, getting up from where he had collapsed in despair.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Saul consulted the medium at Endor, who summoned the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Samuel had delivered devastating news that Saul and his sons would die in battle the next day. Saul had fallen to the ground in terror and weakness, refusing food.

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