Eli was a descendant of Ithamar, the fourth and youngest son of Aaron the High Priest. He became High Priest (Kohen Godol) after the death of Pinehas, the son of Elazar, Ithamar's older brother. We are not told why Eli succeeded to the High Priesthood, instead of Pinehas's son.

Jan 4, 2022 · Eli in the Bible was a Jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving God at the tabernacle in Shiloh, a city near the hill country of Ephraim (1 Samuel 1:1, 3). Eli is best remembered for his blessing on Samuel’s mother and for his part in Samuel’s first prophecy.

Eli (Hebrew: עֵלִי ‎, Modern: ʿElī, Tiberian: ʿĒlī, lit. ' ascent ' or ' above '; Ancient Greek: Ἠλί, romanized: Ēli; Latin: Heli, fl. c. 11th century BC) was, according to the Book of Samuel, a priest and a judge of the Israelites in the city of Shiloh, ancient Israel.

Eli was a descendant of Ithamar, the fourth son of Aaron, and served as the high priest at Shiloh, where the Ark of the Covenant was housed. As a judge of Israel, Eli held a dual role, both spiritual and civil, during a time when the nation was governed by judges rather than kings.

Eli judged from 1107BC to 1067BC and led Israel for 40 years. He died when he was 98 years old by falling backward off his chair when he heard that the Ark of the covenant of God had been captured and that his two evil sons Hophni and Phinehas had been killed.

Apr 29, 2021 · Claim to fame: Eli helped raise Samuel, serving as a priest and judge for 40 years. Worst betrayal: Eli devalued the Lord God to keep the peace with his two sons. Sons: Hophni and Phinehas, who were decidedly and persistently ungodly and were killed.

Jul 21, 2024 · Eli was the high priest in Ancient Israel when young Samuel was called by Yahweh to be a prophet. Eli mentored Samuel in his prophetic role, showed him how to listen to Yahweh, and assisted him in bringing God’s message to the Israelites.