1 Samuel 2:34 Meaning and Explanation
“And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die both of them.”
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Read Full Chapter →God gives Eli a sign: his two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, will both die on the same day.
What Does 1 Samuel 2:34 Mean?
The prophet gives Eli a confirming sign. His two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, named here for the first time in this message, will both die on a single day. This event will prove the truth of all that has been spoken.
A sign authenticates a prophetic word; when it comes to pass, the larger message is shown to be from God. The death of both sons together would be the unmistakable mark that judgment had begun. This sign would indeed be fulfilled, confirming that the word of the Lord through his prophet was sure. God does not speak idly; what he declares, he brings to pass.
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What does 1 Samuel 2:34 mean?
God gives Eli a sign: his two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, will both die on the same day.