25 And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 28:25

New International Version

25 Then she set it before Saul and his men, and they ate. That same night they got up and left.

English Standard Version

25 and she put it before Saul and his servants, and they ate. Then they rose and went away that night.

The Message

25 Then she served it all up for Saul and his servants. After dining handsomely, they got up from the table and were on their way that same night.

New King James Version

25 So she brought it before Saul and his servants, and they ate. Then they rose and went away that night.

New Living Translation

25 She brought the meal to Saul and his advisers, and they ate it. Then they went out into the night.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:25

Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:20-25

(Read 1 Samuel 28:20-25)

Those that expect any good counsel or comfort, otherwise than from God, and in the way of his institutions, will be as wretchedly disappointed as Saul. Though terrified even to despair, he was not humbled. He confessed not his sins, offered no sacrifices, and presented no supplications. He does not seem to have cared about his sons or his people, or to have attempted any escape; but in sullen despair he rushed upon his doom. God sets up a few such beacons, to warn men not to stifle convictions, or despise his word. But while one repenting thought remains, let no sinner suppose himself in this case. Let him humble himself before God, determined to live and die beseeching his favour, and he will succeed.