And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.
Saul stood near Mount Gilboa facing the assembled army of the Philistines. At the sight of that host he was afraid and terrified, his heart greatly trembling. As the battle drew nearer his fear grew, with guilt weighing heavily upon him. He felt alone and defenseless, for God had forsaken him and gave no answer to his inquiry. Unlike Gideon, who went into battle trusting in God, Saul went forward without that trust.
In desperation over the coming battle he turned to seek guidance from a medium. That resort to a medium was an act forbidden by God.
Saul stood near Mount Gilboa facing the assembled army of the Philistines. At the sight of that host he was afraid and terrified, his heart greatly trembling. As the battle drew nearer his fear grew, with guilt weighing heavily upon him. He felt alone and defenseless, for God had forsaken him and gave no answer to his inquiry. Unlike Gideon, who went into battle trusting in God, Saul went forward without that trust.
In desperation over the coming battle he turned to seek guidance from a medium. That resort to a medium was an act forbidden by God.