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The Philistines set up their camp at Shunem, and Saul and the armies of Israel were at Gilboa. 5-6 When Saul saw the vast army of the Philistines, he was frantic with fear and asked the Lord what he should do. But the Lord refused to answer him, either by dreams, or by Urim,[a] or by the prophets.

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  1. 1 Samuel 28:5 or by Urim. The Urim and Thummim were holy instruments which were used as lots in determining the will of God. See Exodus 28:30.

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