20 Then Saul immediately fell full length upon the ground and was very afraid because of the words of Samuel ; also there was no strength in him, for he had eaten no food all day and all night . 21 The woman came to Saul and saw that he was terrified , and said to him, "Behold , your maidservant has obeyed e you, and I have taken my life in my hand and have listened to your words which you spoke to me. 22 "So now also , please listen to the voice of your maidservant , and let me set a piece of bread before you that you may eat and have strength when you go on your way ." 23 But he refused and said , " I will not eat ." However, his servants together with the woman urged him, and he listened to them. So he arose from the ground and sat on the bed . 24 The woman had a fattened calf in the house , and she quickly slaughtered it; and she took flour , kneaded it and baked unleavened bread from it. 25 She brought it before Saul and his servants , and they ate . Then they arose and went away that night .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 28:20-25
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.