Eli's Journey Map

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Eli at the temple in Shiloh
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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Eli

Eli was the high priest at Shiloh who raised the young Samuel after Hannah dedicated him to God. Though a faithful priest himself, his sons Hophni and Phinehas were corrupt. Eli failed to discipline them, leading to God's judgment on his family. He died upon hearing that the Ark had been captured.

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Journey Timeline

  1. High Priestc. 1140-1100 BC

    Shiloh

    Eli serves as high priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh.

    1SA 1:9; 4:18

  2. Hannah's Prayerc. 1105 BC

    Jerusalem

    Eli initially mistakes Hannah's prayer for drunkenness, then blesses her.

    1SA 1:12-18

  3. Raises Samuelc. 1100 BC

    Jerusalem

    Eli trains young Samuel who is dedicated to the Lord.

    1SA 2:11

  4. Wicked Sonsc. 1100 BC

    Jerusalem

    Eli's sons Hophni and Phinehas sin grievously; Eli rebukes them weakly.

    1SA 2:12-17, 22-25

  5. Prophecy of Judgmentc. 1095 BC

    Jerusalem

    A prophet announces judgment on Eli's house.

    1SA 2:27-36

  6. Deathc. 1075 BC

    Jerusalem

    Eli falls and dies upon hearing the Ark is captured and his sons killed.

    1SA 4:12-18

Events in the life of Eli

The call of Samuel
The call of Samuel

Shiloh · 1SA 3:4

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The ark captured
The ark captured

Aphek · 1SA 4:11

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