Christian Family Services Ministry

08-15-2013 – The NIV gives a more sensitive feel for the moment, “he was afraid; terror filled his heart.” Perhaps a bit more to the point “he became frantic with fear.” (NLT) In this state unable to call upon the Lord Saul turns God’s chief enemy for advice. A medium. Saul ask her to raise up Samuel. She is surprised when Samuel appears. Samuel tells Saul that he, his sons and the army will be destroyed the next day in the battle. Hopelessness fills Saul soul and he falls to the ground in abject fear.