Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
1 Samuel 28 - Introduction
A.M. 2948. B.C. 1056.
The conference between Achish and David, 1 Samuel 28:1; 1 Samuel 28:2. The preparation of the Philistines, and the distress of Saul, 1 Samuel 28:3. He applies to a woman that had a familiar spirit, to raise Samuel, 1 Samuel 28:7. Samuel appears, and foretels his defeat and death, 1 Samuel 28:12. Saul faints, and is with difficulty persuaded to take any sustenance, 1 Samuel 28:20.