Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

The ark

1 Samuel 2:32
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.
Psalm 78:61
He allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured; he gave the symbol of his splendor into the hand of the enemy.

The two sons

1 Samuel 2:34
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!
Psalm 78:64
Their priests fell by the sword, but their widows did not weep.
Isaiah 3:11
Too bad for the wicked sinners! For they will get exactly what they deserve.

General references

1 Samuel 31:6
So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that day.

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