Bible Dictionaries
Hophni
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Pugilist or client, one of the two sons of Eli, the high priest (1 Samuel 1:3; 2:34 ), who, because he was "very old," resigned to them the active duties of his office. By their scandalous conduct they brought down a curse on their father's house (2:22,12-27,27-36; 3:11-14). For their wickedness they were called "sons of Belial," i.e., worthless men (2:12). They both perished in the disastrous battle with the Philistines at Aphek (4:11). (See PHINEHAS .) Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Hophni'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/h/hophni.html. 1897.