1 Samuel 28:8

And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto thee.

Cross-references

1 Samuel 28:15 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 28:15, the disguised Saul's inquiry leads to Samuel's spirit appearing, the immediate result of his consultation.

In Deuteronomy 18:11, consulting the dead is strictly forbidden — Saul here violates this law by seeking a medium.

In 1 Kings 14:2, Jeroboam also disguises himself to consult a prophet — a parallel act of deception to seek guidance.

In 1 Kings 22:30, King Ahab also disguises himself before battle — both kings conceal identity, though for different reasons.

In 1 Chronicles 10:13, Saul's consultation of a medium is cited as the cause of his death, linking this act to his downfall.

Isaiah 8:19 Contrast

In Isaiah 8:19, God's people are told to seek God, not mediums — a prophetic rebuke of Saul's very action here.

Jeremiah 23:24 Related theme

Jeremiah 23:24 declares no one can hide from God — Saul's disguise is futile, as God sees his secret consultation.

In 2 Chronicles 18:29, Ahab also disguises himself in battle — both kings use disguise, but for different purposes.