1 Samuel 4:18

New International Reader's Version

When the man spoke about the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair. He had been sitting by the side of the gate. When he fell, he broke his neck and died. He was old and fat. He had led Israel for 40 years.

Cross References

Psalm 26:8

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

Psalm 42:10

My body suffers deadly pain as my enemies make fun of me. All day long they say to me, “Where is your God?”

Psalm 42:3

My tears have been my food day and night. All day long people say to me, “Where is your God?”

Psalm 69:9

My great love for your house destroys me. Those who make fun of you make fun of me also.

Leviticus 10:3

Then Moses spoke to Aaron. He said, “That’s what the Lord was talking about when he said, “ ‘Among those who approach me I will show that I am holy. In the sight of all the people I will be honored.’ ” So Aaron remained silent.

Judges 15:20

Samson led Israel for 20 years. In those days the Philistines were in the land.

1 Samuel 4:13

When he arrived, there was Eli sitting on his chair. He was by the side of the road. He was watching because his heart was really concerned about the ark of God. The man entered the town and told everyone what had happened. Then the whole town cried out.

1 Samuel 4:17

The man who brought the news replied, “Israel ran away from the Philistines. Large numbers of men in the army were wounded or killed. Your two sons Hophni and Phinehas are also dead. And the ark of God has been captured.”

1 Samuel 4:19

The wife of Phinehas was pregnant. She was Eli’s daughter-in-law. It was near the time for her baby to be born. She heard the news that the ark of God had been captured. She heard that her father-in-law and her husband were dead. So she went into labor and had her baby. Her pain was more than she could bear.