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The Definition of the word Hophni

Hophni

Pugilist or client, one of the two sons of Eli, the high priest "(1 Sam. 1:3; 2:34), who, because he was "very old," resigned to" them the active duties of his office. By their scandalous "conduct they brought down a curse on their father's house (2:22," "12-27, 27-36; 3:11-14). For their wickedness they were called" "sons of Belial, i.e., worthless men (2:12). They both perished" in the disastrous battle with the Philistines at Aphek (4:11). (See [283]PHINEHAS.)


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