1 Samuel 28
1 And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know you assuredly, that you shall go out with me to battle, you and your men.
Beberapa waktu kemudian orang Filistin mengerahkan tentaranya untuk menyerang Israel, dan Akhis berkata kepada Daud, "Tentu engkau mengerti bahwa engkau dan anak buahmu harus berperang pada pihakku."
2 And David said to Achish, Surely you shall know what your servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make you keeper of mine head for ever.
Jawab Daud, "Tentu saja, nanti Baginda akan melihat sendiri apa yang dapat dilakukan hamba Baginda itu." Lalu Akhis berkata, "Baik! Engkau kuangkat menjadi pengawalku yang tetap."
3 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.
Samuel sudah meninggal dan ia diratapi oleh seluruh Israel serta dimakamkan di Rama, kotanya sendiri. Beberapa waktu yang lalu Saul telah mengusir dari Israel semua peramal dan dukun pemanggil arwah.
4 And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.
Maka ketika tentara Filistin berkumpul dan berkemah di dekat kota Sunem, Saul pun mengumpulkan orang Israel, dan mereka berkemah di Gunung Gilboa.
5 And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.
Ketika Saul melihat tentara Filistin itu, ia menjadi sangat takut.
6 And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
Lalu ia meminta petunjuk kepada TUHAN, tetapi TUHAN tidak menjawabnya, baik dengan mimpi, maupun dengan penggunaan Urim dan Tumim ataupun melalui para nabi.
7 Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that has a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that has a familiar spirit at Endor.
Sebab itu Saul berkata kepada para pengawalnya, "Carilah seorang dukun wanita pemanggil arwah, aku akan pergi kepadanya untuk meminta petunjuk." Mereka menjawab, "Di En-Dor ada dukun seperti itu."
8 And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray you, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto you.
Lalu Saul menyamar supaya tidak dikenali orang. Dengan diiringi dua orang laki-laki, berangkatlah ia dan sampailah ia di rumah dukun itu pada malam hari. Maka kata Saul, "Panggillah arwah orang yang akan kusebut namanya, dan mintalah supaya ia meramalkan apa yang akan terjadi."
9 And the woman said unto him, Behold, you know what Saul has done, how he has cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then lay you a snare for my life, to cause me to die?
Wanita itu menjawab, "Tentu Tuan pun tahu bahwa Raja Saul telah mengusir dari Israel semua peramal dan dukun pemanggil arwah. Mengapa Tuan mencoba mencelakakan aku sehingga aku dibunuh?"
10 And Saul swore to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD lives, there shall no punishment happen to you for this thing.
Lalu Saul bersumpah, katanya, "Demi TUHAN yang hidup, aku berjanji bahwa engkau tidak akan dihukum karena melakukan hal ini."
11 Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto you? And he said, Bring me up Samuel.
Wanita itu bertanya, "Arwah siapakah yang harus kupanggil untuk Tuan?" Jawab Saul, "Arwah Samuel."
12 And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spoke to Saul, saying, Why have you deceived me? for you are Saul.
Ketika wanita itu melihat Samuel, ia berteriak dan berkata kepada Saul, "Mengapa Tuan menipu hamba? Tuankulah rupanya Raja Saul!"
13 And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what saw you? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.
Jawab raja, "Jangan takut! Katakan saja apa yang kaulihat!" Wanita itu menjawab, "Hamba melihat roh muncul dari bumi."
14 And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man comes up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.
Tanya Saul, "Bagaimana rupanya?" Jawabnya, "Seorang laki-laki yang tua. Ia muncul berpakaian jubah." Lalu tahulah Saul bahwa itu Samuel, dan ia sujud menghormatinya.
15 And Samuel said to Saul, Why have you disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answers me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called you, that you may make known unto me what I shall do.
Setelah itu Samuel berkata kepada Saul, "Mengapa kauganggu aku? Mengapa kaupanggil aku kembali?" Jawab Saul, "Aku sangat bingung karena diserang oleh orang Filistin, sedangkan Allah telah meninggalkanku. Aku tidak dijawabnya lagi, baik melalui para nabi, maupun dengan mimpi. Sebab itu kumohon kepada Bapak, supaya Bapak beritahukan apa yang harus kulakukan."
16 Then said Samuel, Wherefore then do you ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from you, and is become your enemy?
Lalu kata Samuel, "Apa gunanya aku kaupanggil sedangkan TUHAN telah meninggalkanmu dan menjadi musuhmu?
17 And the LORD has done to him, as he spoke by me: for the LORD has rent the kingdom out of your hand, and given it to your neighbour, even to David:
TUHAN telah melakukan kepadamu seperti yang sudah dikatakan-Nya melalui aku. TUHAN telah mengambil kerajaan Israel daripadamu dan memberikannya kepada Daud.
18 Because you obeyed not the voice of the LORD, nor executed his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore has the LORD done this thing unto you this day.
Engkau telah melawan perintah TUHAN dan tidak mau membinasakan orang Amalek serta segala milik mereka. Itulah sebabnya sekarang engkau diperlakukan begini oleh TUHAN.
19 Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines: and tomorrow shall you and your sons be with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.
Engkau dan orang-orang Israel akan diserahkan-Nya kepada orang Filistin. Besok engkau dan putra-putramu akan berkumpul dengan aku; bahkan seluruh tentara Israel pun akan diserahkan TUHAN kepada orang Filistin."
20 Then Saul fell immediately all along on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.
Pada saat itu juga, Saul rebah terbujur ke tanah seperti disambar petir, sebab ia sangat terkejut mendengar kata-kata Samuel itu. Lagipula ia lemah sekali, sebab tidak makan apa-apa sehari semalam.
21 And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, your handmaid has obeyed your voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto your words which you spoke unto me.
Dukun itu mendekati Saul dan melihat bahwa ia sangat kebingungan: sebab itu wanita itu berkata kepadanya, "Tuanku, hamba telah berkurban untuk melakukan apa yang telah Tuan minta.
22 Now therefore, I pray you, hearken you also unto the voice of your handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before you; and eat, that you may have strength, when you go on your way.
Jadi, hendaknya Tuanku pun mengabulkan permohonan hamba; makanlah sedikit makanan yang akan hamba hidangkan supaya Tuan dapat meneruskan perjalanan Tuan."
23 But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.
Saul menolak dan berkata bahwa ia tidak mau makan. Tetapi setelah pegawai-pegawainya juga mendesaknya, ia menurut. Ia bangkit dari tanah dan duduk di balai-balai.
24 And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:
Dengan segera wanita itu menyembelih anak sapinya yang gemuk dan mengambil tepung serta meremas-remasnya, lalu dibuatnya menjadi roti yang tidak beragi.
25 And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.
Setelah itu dihidangkannya makanan itu kepada Saul dan pegawai-pegawainya lalu mereka makan. Kemudian pergilah mereka pada malam itu juga.
