When Samuel died, everyone mourned. The Philistines were preparing for another battle and Saul felt powerless. In desperation, he visited a witch who claimed she could speak to the dead. As witchcraft was forbidden, Saul went in disguise. "Ask Samuel what will happen", he said. "I see a man dressed in a cloak", the witch replied. The Samuel's voice spoke: "God has left you. Tomorrow the Philistines will be victorious and you and your sons will die. Sure enough, the following day, the Philistines won the battle and Saul and his son's were dead.
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