1 Samuel 4:13

New English Translation

When he arrived in Shiloh, Eli was sitting in his chair watching by the side of the road, for he was very worried about the ark of God. As the man entered the city to give his report, the whole city cried out.

Cross References

Psalm 26:8

O Lord, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed.

Jeremiah 48:19

You who live in Aroer, stand by the road and watch. Question the man who is fleeing and the woman who is escaping. Ask them, ‘What has happened?’

Joshua 7:9

When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will turn against us and destroy the very memory of us from the earth. What will you do to protect your great reputation?”

1 Samuel 1:9

On one occasion in Shiloh, after they had finished eating and drinking, Hannah got up. (Now at the time Eli the priest was sitting in his chair by the doorpost of the Lord’s temple.)

1 Samuel 4:14

When Eli heard the outcry, he said, “What is this commotion?” The man quickly came and told Eli.

1 Samuel 4:18

When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward from his chair beside the gate. He broke his neck and died, for he was old and heavy. He had judged Israel for forty years.