Translations
Modern
Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli.
Traditional
And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.
Literal
And Eli heard the noise of the outcry, and he said, “What is the sound of this tumult?” And the man hurried and came in and declared to Eli.
Latin
Et audivit Heli sonitum clamoris, dixitque: Quis est hic sonitus tumultus hujus? At ille festinavit, et venit, et nuntiavit Heli.
Original
Hebrew
English
Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli.
Notes
The crisis with the ark of the covenant showed Israel needed Samuel's leadership. It also fulfilled prophecies about Eli and his sons (1 Samuel 3:11–14).
Theme notes and profiles
People
Eli: High priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh
Glossary
Ark of the Covenant Ashkelon Eli Ephraim (Place) Phinehas Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Saul Shiloh
Topics
Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Taken to Battle Eli: His Solicitude for the Ark Judgments: Eli's House Parents: Involved in Children's Wickedness