The answer is: Prophets of Baal

1 Samuel 28:6-7

As we dive into the intricate scene of 1 Samuel 28, we meet King Saul at a critical moment in his life. Facing the looming Philistine army and the anxiety of losing his kingdom and possibly his life, Saul is desperate for guidance. It's interesting to note that in his time of need, rather than seeking counsel from the prophets of Yahweh—those who had faithfully served to guide him—he resorted to a “medium,” or a spiritist, raising the specter of a seeker who had long been outlawed.

Saul's consultation with a medium exemplifies a profound irony: His spiritual decline led him to a woman who communed with the dead, which tells us lots about his disconnection from God's prophets. Surprisingly, the text illustrates how disconnected Saul had become. He not only turned a blind eye to the divine sources of wisdom but raced headlong into dangerous territory, seeking guidance where voodoo swirls and shadows linger. This act also leads to one of the most chilling encounters in scripture—the necromancer conjures up the prophet Samuel, who delivers stern prophecies about Saul’s fate.

This story echoes the broader biblical theme of discerning between true insight and reliance on what the world fashions as wisdom. Maybe it reminds us that, when struggling, turning to the spiritual pathways that embrace balance, clarity, and connection is vital—like, say, introspection or the counsel of understanding hearts—rather than the tempting shadows that may yet read as gibberish.