A HIGH PRIEST ELI

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Eli was a Levite, from the generation of Aaron and he was a High Priest in Israel and he lived in the city of Shiloh, in the land of Canaan. Eli had two sons Hophni and Phinehas, who were also priests, but they are not faithful, they sins in the house of God by sleeping with the women that work in the church. They requested for the best portion of meat from the sacrifices offered in the house of the Lord, and the people complained bitterly about it, though Eli was aware of his children misbehavior, he wasn’t able to stop them. Though he chastened them but they continued in their sinful characters which resulted in a punishment/curse from the Lord, Eli’s male descendants will all die before old age, according to a prophecy by a man of God. 

Eli was sitting in his rightful place by the door in Shiloh, while a woman named Hannah was praying soberly asking God to give her a son whom she will dedicate back to God. Eli watched her and noticed that her lips were moving but there were no sound, he thought Hannah were drunk and advised her to stop drinking and she protested her innocence and informed the priest, she is pouring out her trouble to the Lord and in response, Eli blessed her “go in peace and may God of Israel gives you what you have asked of Him”. 

Hannah, got pregnant and had a son, named Samuel (because she said, I asked him from the Lord) and he was a “nazirite” and grew in the temple in Shiloh in Eli’s guidence. Each year Hannah will bring robes to Samuel and he began to grow and serving God, one day young Samuel was sleeping in the sanctuary and there was the sacred “Covenant Box”. The Lord called Samuel and he ran into his master’s room, thinking it was Eli who called him, though Eli is now old and almost blind. The Lord keep calling Samuel and he keeps running to Eli and Eli will advise him to go back to bed, I did not call you, It happened in three successions and Eli realized it was the Lord’s call, informed Samuel what to answer in case he heard the same call. When the Lord finally called the fourth time, young Samuel replied, “speak Lord, your servant is listening”, and the Lord spoke with Samuel concerning the consequences and punishments to Eli’s family.

The next morning, Eli trying to find out what the Lord told Samuel but he was afraid to tell his master but later explained everything to Eli and Eli said “He is the Lord and will do whatever seems best for Him”.

There was a battle between Israel and the Philistines, and the Philistines prevail against Israel, killing about four thousand Israel soldiers. The elders of Israel held a meeting and agreed on bringing the “Covenant Box” to their camp because they believed the Lord will save them with it. Eli’s two sons (Hophni and Phinehas) brought the “Covenant Box” and the Philistines still prevail against the Israelites killing thirty thousand soldiers including Hophni and Phinehas....and the “Covenant Box” was captured. 

At the hearing of the news, Eli fell backward from his seat and died, he was 98 years and ruled Israel for 40 years. 

It’s always a good pleasure knowing you are there, thanks for your affections and best wishes.

Peace ☮️ out.