Witch of Endor
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witch-of-endor-204-9091980
title:
Witch of Endor
text:
The Witch of Endor is a woman who, according to the Hebrew Bible, was consulted by Saul to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Saul wished to receive advice on defeating the Philistines in battle, after prior attempts to consult God through sacred lots and other means had failed. However, what is summoned, whether the actual ghost of Samuel or a spirit impersonating him, delivers a prophecy of doom against Saul and his army, who are defeated. This event occurs in the First Book of Samuel; i
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encyclopedia
description:
Biblical sorceress
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_of_Endor
date created:
2003-03-19T15:27:36Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T22:41:18Z
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