1 Samuel 28:14

1 Samuel 28:14 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14“What does he look like?” he asked.
“An old man wearing a robe is coming up,” she said.
Then Saul knew it was Samuel, and he bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

14He said to her, “28:14 Lit What is his formHow does he appear?” And she said, “An old man is coming up, and he is wrapped in a robe.” Then Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed with his face to the ground and paid 28:14 I.e., great respect and honor to a superiorhomage.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

14He said to her, “What is his form?” And she said, “An old man is coming up, and he is wrapped with a robe.” And Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed with his face to the ground and did homage.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

14He said to her, “What is his appearance?” And she said, “An old man is coming up, wrapped in a robe.” Then Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed with his face to the ground and paid respect [to him].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

14“What does he look like?” asked Saul.
“An old man is coming up,” she replied. “And he is wearing a robe.”
So Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed facedown in reverence.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

14“What does he look like?” Saul asked.
“An old man wearing a robe is coming up,” she said.
Then Saul knew it was Samuel. He bowed down. He lay down flat with his face toward the ground.

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