1 Samuel 4:18
New Living Translation
18 When the messenger mentioned what had happened to the Ark of God, Eli fell backward from his seat beside the gate. He broke his neck and died, for he was old and overweight. He had been Israel’s judge for forty years.
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1 Samuel 4:18
New International Version
18 When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man, and he was heavy. He had led[a](A) Israel forty years.(B)
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- 1 Samuel 4:18 Traditionally judged
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