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The old priest who raised Samuel — but couldn't control his own sons
open_in_newA priest and judge of Israel who served at the Tabernacle in Shiloh. He mentored the young Samuel after Hannah dedicated him to God (1 Samuel 1-3). But Eli's own sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were corrupt priests who abused their position. God judged Eli's house — both sons died in battle on the same day, and Eli died falling from his chair when he heard the news.