Twisted Scripture 1 Samuel 28:5-20

Many channelers and trance mediums cite this passage as evidence that communication with the dead is possible. Even if such an argument could be made, biblical law strictly forbids contacting spiritualist mediums (see Lv 19:31; 20:27; Dt 18:10-12; Is 8:19). Despite these injunctions, King Saul asked the medium of En-dor to conjure up the spirit of Samuel, the dead prophet. Whether she actually succeeded or not is debatable. Saul’s actions were costly (1Ch 10:13-14).