And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
When Saul asked the LORD for guidance, the LORD didn't answer him at all, not through dreams, not through the Urim, and not through prophets.
God was completely silent toward Saul, refusing to communicate with him through any of the usual ways He spoke to people.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, King Saul had been rejected by God earlier due to his disobedience, such as sparing King Agag and the Amalekites' livestock against divine commands, which led to his downfall. As the Philistine army gathered for battle, Saul desperately sought God's guidance through traditional means like dreams, the Urim (a sacred lot used by priests), and prophets, but God remained silent as a form of judgment. This reflects the ancient Israelite culture where seeking divine direction was crucial during crises, emphasizing the consequences of unfaithfulness.
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