1. Later, the Philistines gathered their armies to fight against Israel. Achish said to David, “You understand that you and your men must join with me in my army.”
2. David answered, “Certainly! Then you can see for yourself what I, your servant, can do!”Achish said, “Fine, I’ll make you my bodyguard for life.”
3. Now Samuel was dead, and all the Israelites had shown their sadness for him. They had buried Samuel in his hometown of Ramah.And Saul had forced out the mediums and fortune-tellers from the land of Israel.
4. The Philistines came together and made camp at Shunem. Saul gathered all the Israelites and made camp at Gilboa.
5. When he saw the Philistine army, he was afraid. His heart pounded with fear.
6. He prayed to the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him through dreams, Urim or prophets.
7. Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium. I’ll go and ask her what will happen.”His servants answered, “There is a medium in Endor.”