1 Samuel 4:15
“Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.”
What does 1 Samuel 4:15 mean?
1 Samuel 4:15, in the King James Version of the Bible, reads: "Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see." This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of 1 Samuel, which tells the story of the prophet Samuel and the…
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In 1 Samuel 4:15, we encounter a pivotal moment in the life of Eli, a priest and judge of Israel. The King James Version succinctly states: "Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see." At first glance, this verse may seem to merely…
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Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your holy presence, we reflect upon the profound life and legacy of Eli, a servant entrusted with great responsibilities in your temple. We turn to the words of 1 Samuel 4:15, which remind us of the frailty of human existence: "Now Eli was ninety…
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