⁶ He inquired^(A) of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams^(B) or Urim^(C) or prophets.^(D)

¹⁵ Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?”

“I am in great distress,” Saul said. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has departed^(A) from me. He no longer answers^(B) me, either by prophets or by dreams.^(C) So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”

²⁷ They think the dreams they tell one another will make my people forget^(A) my name, just as their ancestors forgot^(B) my name through Baal worship.^(C)

³² Indeed, I am against those who prophesy false dreams,^(A)” declares the Lord. “They tell them and lead my people astray^(B) with their reckless lies,^(C) yet I did not send^(D) or appoint them. They do not benefit^(E) these people in the least,” declares the Lord.