1 Samuel 4:14-16

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁴ Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” The man quickly came and reported to Eli. ¹⁵ At that time Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes didn’t move^[a] because he couldn’t see.^(A)

¹⁶ The man said to Eli, “I’m the one who came from the battle.^[b] I fled from there today.”

“What happened, my son?” ^(B) Eli asked.