Saul is not worshipping Samuel as a divine being. He will go on to speak with him in a normal manner.1 His actions are meant to show humility and deference—a position of complete submission.
Saul is not worshipping Samuel as a divine being. He will go on to speak with him in a normal manner.1 His actions are meant to show humility and deference—a position of complete submission.
14 He said to her, “What is his appearance?” And she said, “An old man is coming up, and he is wrapped in a robe.” And Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed with his face to the ground and paid homage.