In the News ... "Saul and Witch of Endor a tragic tale"

Painting by Washington Allston

• King of Israel was removed when he disobeyed God

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
• Odessa American

MIDLAND, TEXAS - One of the Bible’s strangest stories is about King Saul and the Witch of Endor and the condemnation Saul received for consulting a medium.

In First Samuel 28:1-25, Saul sees the huge Philistine army encamped against him and God does not respond to his entreaties because he had failed to destroy the idolatrous Amalekites.

The Revs. Don Caywood and James Archie say Saul’s pride caused him to lose his kingdom and be replaced by David ...

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