Witch of Endor
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The Witch of Endor (Template:Lang-he baʿălaṯ-ʾōḇ bəʿĒyn Dōr, "she who owns the ʾōḇ of Endor") is a woman who, according to the Hebrew Bible, was consulted by Saul to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Saul wished to receive advice on defeating the Philistines in battle, after prior attempts to consult God through sacred lots and other means had failed. When summoned, however, the spirit of Samuel only delivers a prophecy of doom against Saul.
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