1 Samuel 28:25She brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they ate. Then they rose up, and went away that night.
The setting
En-dor, Israel ~1020 BC. Dawn approaching. Saul and his men eat their final meal before walking toward certain death...
The emotion here: documenting tragedy with quiet reverence
The original word
qum (קוּם) — to rise up, often used for departing toward destiny or judgment
Why it matters
This meal occurred less than 24 hours before Saul died on Mount Gilboa
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Samuel 28:25
They ate 'that night' — Hebrew suggests they waited until darkness to leave, hiding their shame
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows Saul repenting, but he's just going through motions. He eats because his body needs strength to face his doom, not because his heart has changed.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Samuel 28:25
Bible Genome reading
1 Samuel 28:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Samuel 28:25 comes from the book of 1 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include nourishment, departure. Notable phrases: they ate; went away that night.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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