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1 Samuel 4:15
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed so that he was not able to see.
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Christian Standard Bible®
At that time Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes didn’t move because he couldn’t see.
At that time Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes didn’t move because he couldn’t see.
Hebrew Names Version
Now `Eli was ninety-eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
Now `Eli was ninety-eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
King James Version
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.
Lexham English Bible
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes stayed fixed ahead and he was not able to see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes stayed fixed ahead and he was not able to see.
English Standard Version
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes were set so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes were set so that he could not see.
New Century Version
Eli was now ninety-eight years old, and he was blind.
Eli was now ninety-eight years old, and he was blind.
New English Translation
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes looked straight ahead; he was unable to see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes looked straight ahead; he was unable to see.
Amplified Bible
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old; his eyes were dim so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old; his eyes were dim so that he could not see.
New American Standard Bible
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed and he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed and he could not see.
Geneva Bible (1587)
(Nowe Eli was fourescore and eighteene yeere olde, and his eyes were dimme that hee could not see)
(Nowe Eli was fourescore and eighteene yeere olde, and his eyes were dimme that hee could not see)
Legacy Standard Bible
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes had set so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes had set so that he could not see.
Complete Jewish Bible
‘Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed, because he was blind.
‘Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed, because he was blind.
Darby Translation
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old; and his eyes were set, that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old; and his eyes were set, that he could not see.
George Lamsa Translation
Now Eli was seventy-eight years old; and his eyes were dim so that he could not see.
Now Eli was seventy-eight years old; and his eyes were dim so that he could not see.
Good News Translation
(Eli was now ninety-eight years old and almost completely blind.)
(Eli was now ninety-eight years old and almost completely blind.)
Literal Translation
And Eli was ninety eight years old, and his eyes were set, and he was not able to see.
And Eli was ninety eight years old, and his eyes were set, and he was not able to see.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
(As for Eli, he was fourescore and eightene yeare olde, and his eyes were dymme, so that he coulde not se.)
(As for Eli, he was fourescore and eightene yeare olde, and his eyes were dymme, so that he coulde not se.)
American Standard Version
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Eli was .xcviii. yeres olde, & his sight failed, him that he could not see.
Eli was .xcviii. yeres olde, & his sight failed, him that he could not see.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, that he could not see.
King James Version (1611)
Now Eli was ninetie and eight yeeres old, and his eyes were dimme, that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninetie and eight yeeres old, and his eyes were dimme, that he could not see.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Now Heli was ninety years old, and his eyes were fixed, and he saw not.
Now Heli was ninety years old, and his eyes were fixed, and he saw not.
English Revised Version
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, that he could not see.
Berean Standard Bible
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Heli was of foure score yeer and eiytene, and hise iyen dasiwiden, and he myyte not se.
Forsothe Heli was of foure score yeer and eiytene, and hise iyen dasiwiden, and he myyte not se.
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.
And Eli is a son of ninety and eight years, and his eyes have stood, and he hath not been able to see.
Update Bible Version
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.
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; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old; and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
New King James Version
Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were so dim that he could not see.
Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were so dim that he could not see.
New Living Translation
who was ninety-eight years old and blind.
who was ninety-eight years old and blind.
New Life Bible
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were weak so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were weak so that he could not see.
New Revised Standard
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, Eli, was ninety-eight years old; and his eyes were fixed, that he could not see.
Now, Eli, was ninety-eight years old; and his eyes were fixed, that he could not see.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Heli was ninety and eight years old, and his eyes were dim, and he could not see.
Now Heli was ninety and eight years old, and his eyes were dim, and he could not see.
Revised Standard Version
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes were set, so that he could not see.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were set so that he could not see.
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were set so that he could not see.
Contextual Overview
12 And a man of Benjamin went running from the fight and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothing out of order and earth on his head. 13 And when he came, Eli was seated by the wayside watching: and in his heart was fear for the ark of God. And when the man came into the town and gave the news, there was a great outcry. 14 And Eli, hearing the noise and the cries, said, What is the reason of this outcry? And the man came quickly and gave the news to Eli. 15 Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed so that he was not able to see. 16 And the man said to Eli, I have come from the army and have come in flight today from the fight. And he said, How did it go, my son? 17 And the man said, Israel went in flight from the Philistines, and there has been great destruction among the people, and your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God has been taken. 18 And at these words about the ark of God, Eli, falling back off his seat by the side of the doorway into the town, came down on the earth so that his neck was broken and death overtook him, for he was an old man and of great weight. He had been judging Israel for forty years.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
ninety: 1 Samuel 3:2, Psalms 90:10
and his eyes: Genesis 27:1
were dim: Heb. stood
Reciprocal: Genesis 48:10 - the eyes 1 Kings 14:4 - for his eyes Psalms 71:18 - Now Ecclesiastes 12:2 - the sun
Cross-References
Genesis 4:24
If seven lives are to be taken as punishment for Cain's death, seventy-seven will be taken for Lamech's.
If seven lives are to be taken as punishment for Cain's death, seventy-seven will be taken for Lamech's.
Leviticus 26:18
And if, even after these things, you will not give ear to me, then I will send you punishment seven times more for your sins.
And if, even after these things, you will not give ear to me, then I will send you punishment seven times more for your sins.
Leviticus 26:21
And if you still go against me and will not give ear to me, I will put seven times more punishments on you because of your sins.
And if you still go against me and will not give ear to me, I will put seven times more punishments on you because of your sins.
Leviticus 26:24
Then I will go against you, and I will give you punishment, I myself, seven times for all your sins.
Then I will go against you, and I will give you punishment, I myself, seven times for all your sins.
Leviticus 26:28
Then my wrath will be burning against you, and I will give you punishment, I myself, seven times for your sins.
Then my wrath will be burning against you, and I will give you punishment, I myself, seven times for your sins.
1 Kings 16:7
And the Lord sent his word against Baasha and his family by the mouth of the prophet Jehu, the son of Hanani, because of all the evil he did in the eyes of the Lord, moving him to wrath by the work of his hands, because he was like the family of Jeroboam, and because he put it to death.
And the Lord sent his word against Baasha and his family by the mouth of the prophet Jehu, the son of Hanani, because of all the evil he did in the eyes of the Lord, moving him to wrath by the work of his hands, because he was like the family of Jeroboam, and because he put it to death.
Psalms 59:11
Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power; make them low, O Lord our saviour.
Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power; make them low, O Lord our saviour.
Psalms 79:12
And give punishment seven times over into the breast of our neighbours for the bitter words which they have said against you, O Lord.
And give punishment seven times over into the breast of our neighbours for the bitter words which they have said against you, O Lord.
Proverbs 6:31
But if he is taken in the act he will have to give back seven times as much, giving up all his property which is in his house.
But if he is taken in the act he will have to give back seven times as much, giving up all his property which is in his house.
Ezekiel 9:4
The Lord said to him, Go through the town, through the middle of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the brows of the men who are sorrowing and crying for all the disgusting things which are done in it.
The Lord said to him, Go through the town, through the middle of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the brows of the men who are sorrowing and crying for all the disgusting things which are done in it.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now Eli was ninety eight years old,.... Which is very properly observed, he being now come to the end of his days, and which also accounts for his blindness after mentioned:
and his eyes were dim, that he could not see; could not see the messenger, and read in his countenance, and perceive by his clothes rent, and earth on his head, that he was a bringer of bad tidings; or his eyes each of them "stood" h; were fixed and immovable, as the eyes of blind men be. In 1 Samuel 3:2 it is said, "his eyes began to wax dim"; but here that they "were" become dim; and there might be some years between that time and this, for Samuel then was very young, but now more grown up: though Procopius Gazaeus thinks that Eli was then ninety eight years of age, and that the affair there related was just before his death; but it rather appears to be some time before.
h קמה "stetit", Montanus; "stabant", Tigurine version.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Dim - Rather, “set.” The word is quite different from that so rendered in 1 Samuel 3:2. The phrase seems to express the “fixed” state of the blind eye, which is not affected by the light. Eli’s blindness, while it made him alive to sounds, prevented his seeing the ripped garments and dust-besprinkled head of the messenger of bad news.
