1 Samuel 28:3-5

The Voice

³ Remember, Samuel had died some time previously and had been mourned by all of Israel. He was buried in his hometown of Ramah, and his wisdom died with him.

Another important thing to know: Saul had ordered all of the mediums and any others who claimed to speak to the dead thrown out of Israel.

⁴ The Philistines gathered for war, and they made their camp at Shunem. Saul gathered all Israel, and they encamped at Gilboa. ⁵ When Saul looked out over the forces of the Philistines, he was filled with fear and lost his confidence.