1 Samuel 28:13

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

““Do not be afraid,” the king replied. “What do you see?” “I see a god coming up out of the earth,” the woman answered.”

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BSBPD

““Do not be afraid,” the king replied. “What do you see?” “I see a god coming up out of the earth,” the woman answered.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what seest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I see a god coming up out of the earth.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the king saith to her, `Do not fear; for what hast thou seen?' and the woman saith unto Saul, `Gods I have seen coming up out of the earth.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 28:13 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 4:16He will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and it will be as if you were God to him.
  2. Exodus 22:28You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
  3. Psalms 82:6I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
  4. John 10:34Jesus replied, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’?

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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