1 Samuel 4:12-14

New International Reader's Version

Eli Dies

¹² That same day a man from the tribe of Benjamin ran from the front lines of the battle. He went to Shiloh. His clothes were torn. He had dust on his head. ¹³ When he arrived, there was Eli sitting on his chair. He was by the side of the road. He was watching because his heart was really concerned about the ark of God. The man entered the town and told everyone what had happened. Then the whole town cried out.

¹⁴ Eli heard the people crying out. He asked, “What’s the meaning of all this noise?”

The man hurried over to Eli.