1. 1 Samuel 28:14 (NEG79)
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Why did the mention of an old man wearing a robe cause Saul to know that it was Samuel?

1 Samuel 28:14 (NEG79)

14 Il lui dit: Quelle figure a-t-il? Et elle répondit: C'est un vieillard qui monte et il est enveloppé d'un manteau. Saül comprit que c'était Samuel, et il s'inclina le visage contre terre et se prosterna.

Most likely the robe was a characteristic garb of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:27) and Saul recognised him on this basis.1 Even though he was not privy to the apparition itself, he was convinced of Samuel’s presence from the woman’s description.2