Did Saul at Endor Speak With the Deceased Samuel?

No, the apparition that appeared in Endor was a spirit that appeared under the guise of the deceased Samuel. A lying spirit. The reason the woman was startled by the apparition is that, when “Samuel” comes up, she immediately recognizes Saul (1 Sam. 28:12,13). The unique thing about this history is that even this lying spirit could do nothing other than convey a message from God. Just as the false prophet Balaam also could do nothing other than be the mouth of YHWH.

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