“When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man, and he was heavy. He had led Israel forty years.” -1 Samuel 4:18 Following Israel’s defeat in their battle with the Philistines, we’re […]
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1S4-9: Minus God’s Presence, The Ark Was Nothing But An Elaborate And Pricey Wooden Box
“The P’lishtim fought, Israel was defeated, and every man fled to his tent. It was a terrible slaughter — 30,000 of Israel’s foot soldiers fell. Moreover, the ark of God was captured; and the two sons of ‘Eli, Hofni and Pinchas, died.”-1 Samuel 4:10-11 So Israel went back to battle against the Philistines confident they […]