As the Philistines gather for war against the Israelites, a terrified Saul consults a medium to call up Samuel from the dead so he can consult him about the battle.  Samuel’s apparition tells Saul, “…For the Lord has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor, David.  Because you did not obey the voice of the Lord…” (1 Samuel 28:17-18…