1 Samuel 28:16

1 Samuel 28:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16Samuel said, “Why do you consult me, now that the Lord has departed from you and become your enemy?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16Samuel said, “But why ask me, since the Lord has abandoned you and has become your enemy?

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16Samuel said, “Why then do you ask me, since the Lord has left you and has become your enemy?

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16“Why do you consult me,” asked Samuel, “since the Lord has turned away from you and become your enemy?

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American Standard Version (ASV)

16And Samuel said, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing Jehovah is departed from thee, and is become thine adversary?

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16Then said Samuel, Wherefore then doest thou aske of me, seeing the Lord is gone from thee, and is thine enemie?

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

16Samuel said, “Why then do you ask me, since Yahweh has departed from you and has become your adversary?

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16Samuel said, “The Lord has left you. He has become your enemy. So why are you asking me what you should do?

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16Samuel said, ‘The Lord has turned away from you and he has become your enemy. So do not ask me what you should do.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16And Samuel says, “And why do you ask me, and YHWH has turned aside from you, and is your enemy?

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