KJV ORIGINAL
And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She brought the food to Saul and his servants, and they ate it. Then they got up and left that same night.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Saul and his men eating a final meal before departing into the night, marking the end of his desperate encounter with the medium.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Saul had consulted the witch of Endor to speak with the dead prophet Samuel, seeking guidance before his final battle with the Philistines. The woman had prepared a meal for Saul and his servants after the disturbing supernatural encounter. This was likely Saul's last meal, as he would die in battle the next day at Mount Gilboa.
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