1 Samuel 4:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.

Bible in Basic English

Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed so that he was not able to see.

Free Bible Version

Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed because he couldn't see.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.

Translation for Translators

At that time, Eli was 98 years old, and he was blind.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now Eli was ninety-eight years old; his eyes did not focus, and he could not see.

Noah Webster Bible

Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.

World English Bible

Now Eli was ninety-eight years old. His eyes were set, so that he could not see.

Young's Literal Translation

And Eli is a son of ninety and eight years, and his eyes have stood, and he hath not been able to see.

Context

The Death of Eli

¹⁴Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli.¹⁵Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see.

Summary

This verse depicts the high priest Eli anxiously waiting for news about the Ark of the Covenant after a battle with the Philistines. The capture of the Ark symbolizes the departure of God's presence from Israel due to their disobedience and sin. It serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of forsaking God and the importance of honoring His commandments. The loss of the Ark signifies the spiritual decline of the Israelites and the need for repentance and restoration of their relationship with God.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Eli was ninety-eight years old, and "his eyes stood," i.e., were stiff, so that he could no more see (vid., Kg1 14:4). This is a description of the so-called black cataract (amaurosis), which generally occurs at a very great age from paralysis of the optic nerves.

1 Samuel 4:15

The Death of Eli

¹⁴Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli.¹⁵Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.

Bible in Basic English

Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed so that he was not able to see.

Free Bible Version

Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed because he couldn't see.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.

Translation for Translators

At that time, Eli was 98 years old, and he was blind.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now Eli was ninety-eight years old; his eyes did not focus, and he could not see.

Noah Webster Bible

Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.

World English Bible

Now Eli was ninety-eight years old. His eyes were set, so that he could not see.

Young's Literal Translation

And Eli is a son of ninety and eight years, and his eyes have stood, and he hath not been able to see.

1 Samuel 4:15

Verse

Context

The Death of Eli

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1 Samuel 4:15

The Death of Eli

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes