1 Samuel 28:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 28:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 28:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 28:6 — KJV
“And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.”
— 1 Samuel 28:6 (KJV)
1 Samuel 28:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to kings through three lives: Samuel the prophet, Saul the rejected king, and David the shepherd anointed in secret. It is rich with prayer — Hannah's desperate plea for a child opens the book and becomes a template for praying through tears.
Cross-References for 1 Samuel 28:6
“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 28:6: saul, answered, neither
“Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. enquired...: Heb. sought the face, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 28:6: saul, enquired, lord
“For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 28:6: lord, neither, dreams
“And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. of a sorrowful...: Heb. hard of spirit”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 28:6: lord, answered, neither
“So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 28:6: saul, lord, neither
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