1 Samuel 4:11

The ark of God was taken, and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phineas, were killed.

This will be a confirming sign for you that will be fulfilled through your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas: in a single day they both will die!

Their priests fell by the sword, but their widows did not weep.

You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time.

He abandoned the sanctuary at Shiloh, the tent where he lived among men.

Too bad for the wicked sinners! For they will get exactly what they deserve.

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And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.

You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time.

He allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured; he gave the symbol of his splendor into the hand of the enemy.

This will be a confirming sign for you that will be fulfilled through your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas: in a single day they both will die!

Their priests fell by the sword, but their widows did not weep.

Too bad for the wicked sinners! For they will get exactly what they deserve.

So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that day.