Sam Shamoun Answers: The Bible NEVER Says Samuel Came Down from Heaven!

✝️ Deepen your formation in Catholic apologetics—Subscribe:    / @samshamounanswers   VIDEO DESCRIPTION Did the prophet Samuel come down from heaven when Saul consulted the witch of Endor? Many sermons confidently say “yes” — but the Bible itself says otherwise. In this episode, we walk carefully through 1 Samuel 28 and expose a massive misreading that has confused countless Christians. Scripture does not say Samuel came down from heaven. In fact, the text explicitly says he came up, and that detail changes everything. We examine: • What the Bible actually teaches about the afterlife before Christ • Why “coming up” vs “coming down” matters • Where Samuel really was — and why Saul was rejected • How this passage refutes soul-sleep and careless preaching • What both the Old Testament and early Christians believed If you care about reading the Bible accurately — not emotionally or traditionally — this teaching is for you. Subscribe and stay with us as we continue to defend the faith using Scripture, history, and careful reasoning. ──────────────── BIBLICAL REFERENCES 1 Samuel 28:11–19 1 Samuel 16:14 1 Samuel 15:22–23 2 Samuel 7:14–15 James 2:26 Luke 16:19–31 Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 46:20 Ephesians 4:8–10 Hebrews 11:39–40 #SamShamoun #BibleExegesis #1Samuel28 #Afterlife #HeavenAndHell #SoulSleep #ChristianApologetics #CatholicApologetics #BiblicalTruth #ReadTheText