1 Samuel 4:18

Free Bible Version

As soon as the Ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward from his chair by the town gate. Since he was old and heavy, he broke his neck and died. Eli had been Israel's leader for forty years.

Cross References

Psalm 26:8

Lord, I love your house, the place where you live in your glory.

Psalm 42:10

The mocking of my attackers crushes my bones. They're always asking me, “Where is your God?”

Psalm 42:3

My tears have been my only food, day and night, while people ask me all day long, “Where is your God?”

Psalm 69:9

My devotion for your house is burning me up inside; the insults of those who insulted you have fallen on me.

Leviticus 10:3

Moses explained to Aaron, “This is what the Lord was talking about when he said: ‘I will show my holiness to those who approach me; I will reveal my glory so everyone can see.” But Aaron didn't reply.

Judges 15:20

Samson led Israel as judge for twenty years during the time of the Philistines.

1 Samuel 4:13

When he arrived, Eli was sitting there on his chair by the road, watching out for news because he was worried about the Ark of God. When the man came into town and gave his report, the whole town cried out loud.

1 Samuel 4:17

“Israel ran away from the Philistines—we were badly defeated,” the messenger replied. “Also your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were killed, and the Ark of God has been captured.”

1 Samuel 4:19

His daughter-in-law, Phinehas' wife, was pregnant and about to give birth. When she heard the news that the Ark of God had been captured, and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she went into labor and gave birth, but her labor pains were too strong.