Hophni
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Meaning: pugilist or client
One of the two sons of Eli, the high priest (1Sam 1:3; 1Sam 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 (1Sam 2:22, 1Sam 3:11ff). 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 also Phinehas)
This entry includes text from Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897.
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