The grave was meant to be a place of rest for the righteous, where they enter into peace (Isaiah 57:2). Returning
to the earth means that Samuel has been removed from this place of rest.1
The grave was meant to be a place of rest for the righteous, where they enter into peace (Isaiah 57:2). Returning
to the earth means that Samuel has been removed from this place of rest.1
15 Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul answered, “I am in great distress, for the Philistines are warring against me, and God has turned away from me and answers me no more, either by prophets or by dreams. Therefore I have summoned you to tell me what I shall do.”