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Eli
Tribe of Levi1 Samuel 4:18
Description
High priest and judge of Israel who mentored the young Samuel. His sons' wickedness led to judgment upon his house.
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Key Events
Life Event
High priest and judge of Israel who mentored the young Samuel.
Life Event
His sons' wickedness led to judgment upon his house.
Death
1 Samuel 4:18
Scripture References
1 Samuel 1:9
“So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the Lord.”
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