1 Samuel 28:23
1 Samuel 28:23 in Multiple Translations
Saul refused, saying, “I will not eat.” But his servants joined the woman in urging him, and he heeded their voice. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.
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.
But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, constrained him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.
But he would not, saying, I have no desire for food. But his servants, together with the woman, made him take food, and he gave way to them. So he got up from the earth, and took his seat on the bed.
But he refused, saying, “I can't eat anything.” But his men and the woman encouraged him to eat, and he did what they said. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.
But he refused, and said, I will not eate: but his seruants and the woman together compelled him, and he obeyed their voyce: so he arose from the earth, and sate on the bed.
And he refuseth, and saith, 'I do not eat;' and his servants urge on him, and also the woman, and he hearkeneth to their voice, and riseth from the earth, and sitteth on the bed.
But he refused, and said, “I will not eat.” But his servants, together with the woman, constrained him; and he listened to their voice. So he arose from the earth and sat on the bed.
But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened to their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.
But he refused, and said: I will not eat. But his servants and the woman forced him, and at length hearkening to their voice, he arose from the ground and sat upon the bed.
But Saul refused. He said, “No, I will not eat anything.” Then Saul’s servants also urged him to eat something, and finally he heeded what they said. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.
But he said, “No. I can’t eat.” Then his 2 men said the same thing, “Boss, you have to eat some food.” He listened to them and got up and sat on a chair.
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1 Samuel 28:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְמָאֵ֗ן
וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙
לֹ֣א
אֹכַ֔ל
וַ/יִּפְרְצוּ
ב֤/וֹ
עֲבָדָי/ו֙
וְ/גַם
הָ֣/אִשָּׁ֔ה
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֖ע
לְ/קֹלָ֑/ם
וַ/יָּ֨קָם֙
מֵֽ/הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
וַ/יֵּ֖שֶׁב
אֶל
הַ/מִּטָּֽה
וַ/יְמָאֵ֗ן
mâʼên
H3985
to refuse
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֹכַ֔ל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וַ/יִּפְרְצוּ
pârats
H6555
to break through
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
ב֤/וֹ
Prep | Suff
עֲבָדָי/ו֙
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
וְ/גַם
gam
H1571
also
Conj | DirObjM
הָ֣/אִשָּׁ֔ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Art | N-fs
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֖ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לְ/קֹלָ֑/ם
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וַ/יָּ֨קָם֙
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֵֽ/הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | Art | N-cs
וַ/יֵּ֖שֶׁב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/מִּטָּֽה
miṭṭâh
H4296
bed
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 28:23
וַ/יְמָאֵ֗ן
mâʼên
H3985
"to refuse"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say no or reject something. It is used in Exodus 23:5 to describe refusing to help someone in need. God commands people to not refuse help.
Definition: (Piel) to refuse
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: refuse, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 37:35; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 77:3.
וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֹכַ֔ל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
וַ/יִּפְרְצוּ
pârats
H6555
"to break through"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To break through means to burst out or force one's way, like when a baby is born or a wall is broken down. This word is used in many situations, like when God breaks through to help someone or when a crowd breaks out in violence.
Definition: 1) to break through or down or over, burst, breach 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to break or burst out (from womb or enclosure) 1a2) to break through or down, make a breach in 1a3) to break into 1a4) to break open 1a5) to break up, break in pieces 1a6) to break out (violently) upon 1a7) to break over (limits), increase 1a8) to use violence 1a9) to burst open 1a10) to spread, distribute 1b) (Niphal) to be broken through 1c) (Pual) to be broken down 1d) (Hithpael) to break away
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abroad, (make a) breach, break (away, down, -er, forth, in, up), burst out, come (spread) abroad, compel, disperse, grow, increase, open, press, scatter, urge. See also: Genesis 28:14; 2 Chronicles 25:23; Psalms 60:3.
ב֤/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
עֲבָדָי/ו֙
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
וְ/גַם
gam
H1571
"also"
Conj | DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
הָ֣/אִשָּׁ֔ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֖ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
לְ/קֹלָ֑/ם
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
וַ/יָּ֨קָם֙
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
מֵֽ/הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וַ/יֵּ֖שֶׁב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/מִּטָּֽה
miṭṭâh
H4296
"bed"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a bed or couch, often used for sleeping or eating. In the Bible, it can also refer to a sofa or a bier for carrying the dead. It is a physical object for rest or relaxation.
Definition: couch, bed, bier
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: bed(-chamber), bier. See also: Genesis 47:31; 2 Kings 1:16; Psalms 6:7.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 28:23
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- 1 Samuel 28:23 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 28:23
Context — Saul and the Medium of Endor
21When the woman came to Saul and saw how distraught he was, she said to him, “Look, your maidservant has obeyed your voice. I took my life in my hands and did as you told me.
22Now please listen to your servant and let me set a morsel of bread before you so you may eat and have the strength to go on your way.”
23Saul refused, saying, “I will not eat.” But his servants joined the woman in urging him, and he heeded their voice. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.
24The woman had a fattened calf at her house, and she quickly slaughtered it. She also took flour, kneaded it, and baked unleavened bread. 25She served it to Saul and his servants, and they ate. And that night they got up and left.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 21:4 | So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat. |
| 2 | Luke 24:29 | But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. |
| 3 | Luke 14:23 | So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 5:14 | For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. |
| 5 | Acts 16:15 | And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 5:13 | Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?” |
| 7 | 2 Kings 4:8 | One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. |
| 8 | Proverbs 25:20 | Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. |
1 Samuel 28:23 Summary
In this verse, Saul is feeling really down and doesn't want to eat, but the woman and his servants encourage him to take care of himself. This shows us the importance of taking care of our physical needs, even when we're feeling sad or overwhelmed, as well as the value of community and support, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:26. Just like Saul, we can learn to trust in God's sovereignty and care for us, as promised in Psalm 55:22, and to be open to the help and encouragement of those around us. By doing so, we can find the strength to carry on, even in difficult times, and trust that God will provide for our needs, as He promises in Matthew 6:25-34.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Saul initially refuse to eat?
Saul refused to eat because he was likely overcome with grief and anxiety, as seen in 1 Samuel 28:21, and had lost his appetite due to the distressing circumstances he found himself in, similar to how Hannah felt in 1 Samuel 1:7-8.
Who persuaded Saul to eat?
It was the woman, along with Saul's servants, who urged him to eat, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 28:23, demonstrating the importance of community and care for one another in times of need, as emphasized in Galatians 6:2.
What can we learn from Saul's decision to heed the voice of his servants and the woman?
Saul's decision to listen to others shows that even in difficult times, it's essential to be open to the advice and encouragement of those around us, as Proverbs 11:14 suggests, and to trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28.
How does this verse relate to the concept of hospitality in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of showing hospitality, as the woman takes the initiative to care for Saul's physical needs, providing food and a place to rest, exemplifying the kind of hospitality encouraged in Hebrews 13:2 and Acts 16:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt overwhelmed and struggled to find the strength to carry on, and how can I apply the lesson of Saul's experience to those situations?
- In what ways can I, like the woman in this verse, show kindness and care to those around me who may be struggling, and what role can I play in encouraging them to find strength in the Lord?
- How can I cultivate a willingness to listen to the advice and encouragement of others, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable, and what are some biblical examples of this kind of humility, such as in 1 Samuel 3:9-10?
- What are some ways in which I can prioritize my physical and emotional well-being, just as Saul finally did in this verse, and how can I trust that God will provide for my needs, as promised in Matthew 6:25-34?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 28:23
But he refused, and said, I will not eat,.... Choosing rather to die with famine than by the sword of the Philistines; though perhaps his meaning is, he could not eat, his stomach loathed it, being
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 28:23
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
Compelled him, i.e. did over-persuade him, by importunate entreaties, as the next words show.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
1 Samuel 28:23 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.Ver. 23. I will not eat.] If the message of death made Hezekiah weep, and the approach of it was mar mar, bitter bitterness, what wonder if Saul were so dismayed that he had no mind to his meat?
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
(23) And sat upon the bed—That is, upon the divan, or cushioned seat, which usually runs round the walls of rooms in Eastern dwellings. There is nothing in the narration to support the common idea, represented so often in painting, that the scene above related took place in a cave. The witch probably lived in a dwelling of her own at En-dor. There is nothing either in the narrative to indicate that she was living in a place of concealment.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
Verse 23. I will not eat.] It is no wonder that not only his strength, but also his appetite, had departed from him. And sat upon the bed] Beds or couches were the common places on which the ancients sat to take their repasts.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 28:23
23. upon the bed] Probably the divan, or platform running along the wall, which in the East serves for a seat by day and a bed at night. Cp. Esther 1:6; Ezekiel 23:41. Portable couches were also in use (ch. 1 Samuel 19:15).
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 28:23
The bed - Rather, “the bench” or divan, such as in the East still runs along the wall, furnished with cushions, for those who sit at meals Esther 1:6; Ezekiel 23:41.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:23
23. I will not eat — Extreme mental anguish takes away all appetite. Compelled him — Constrained him by urgent importunity. Sat upon the bed — The couch or divan beside the table, on which guests are wont to recline at meals.
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John 1 by Ian Murray | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel to make disciples. He highlights that the gospel is all about Jesus and encourages believers to share |
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A Guiding Voice in the Storm by Carter Conlon | The sermon titled 'A Guiding Voice in the Storm' based on Acts chapter 27 emphasizes the importance of seeking God's direction and being a guiding voice in the midst of societal st |
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The Awakening of 1859 in Britain and Elsewhere by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the revival of religion in South Africa and the Eastern Hemisphere in 1859. They highlight the positive changes that have occurred |
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Five Steps to Genuine Revival by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and learning how to pray effectively. He urges believers to pray with fervor and passion, using prayer as a weapon |
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Tasting the Lord's Supper by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the high calling that God has placed on every person's life. He addresses the reluctance of some individuals to let go of their possessions |
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Spurgeon a New Biography #1 by C.H. Spurgeon | The video is a sermon transcript about the calling and passion of a preacher. It emphasizes that when someone is truly called by the Holy Ghost to preach, they cannot help but do s |
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(Guidelines for Winning Souls) Are You a Soulwinner? by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher discusses four stages of evangelism, although he acknowledges that these stages are not explicitly mentioned in the Bible. The first stage is the examp |