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1 Samuel 2:34

1 Samuel 2:34 in Multiple Translations

And this sign shall come to you concerning your two sons Hophni and Phinehas: They will both die on the same day.

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.

And this shall be the sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas: in one day they shall die both of them.

And this will be the sign to you, which will come on Hophni and Phinehas, your sons; death will overtake them on the same day.

Here is a sign for you that this will happen regarding your two sons Hophni and Phinehas: both will die on the same day.

And this shalbe a signe vnto thee, that shall come vpon thy two sonnes Hophni and Phinehas: in one day they shall die both.

and this [is] to thee the sign that cometh unto thy two sons, unto Hophni and Phinehas — in one day they die both of them;

This will be the sign to you that will come on your two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas: in one day they will both die.

And this shall be a sign to thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas: in one day they shall die both of them.

And this shall be a sign to thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, Ophni and Phinees: In one day they shall both of them die.

And your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, will both die on the same day. And that will prove to you that all that I have said will come true/happen.

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1 Samuel 2:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/זֶה לְּ/ךָ֣ הָ/א֗וֹת אֲשֶׁ֤ר יָבֹא֙ אֶל שְׁנֵ֣י בָנֶ֔י/ךָ אֶל חָפְנִ֖י וּ/פִֽינְחָ֑ס בְּ/י֥וֹם אֶחָ֖ד יָמ֥וּתוּ שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם
וְ/זֶה zeh H2088 this Conj | Pron
לְּ/ךָ֣ Prep | Suff
הָ/א֗וֹת ʼôwth H226 sign Art | N-cs
אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
יָבֹא֙ bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
שְׁנֵ֣י shᵉnayim H8147 two Adj
בָנֶ֔י/ךָ bên H1121 son N-mp | Suff
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
חָפְנִ֖י Chophnîy H2652 Hophni N-proper
וּ/פִֽינְחָ֑ס Pîynᵉchâç H6372 Phinehas Conj | N-proper
בְּ/י֥וֹם yôwm H3117 day Prep | N-ms
אֶחָ֖ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj
יָמ֥וּתוּ mûwth H4191 to die V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם shᵉnayim H8147 two Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 2:34

וְ/זֶה zeh H2088 "this" Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
לְּ/ךָ֣ "" Prep | Suff
הָ/א֗וֹת ʼôwth H226 "sign" Art | N-cs
A miraculous sign or wonder, like a beacon or monument. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It means a signal or token of God's power.
Definition: : miraculous 1) sign, signal 1a) a distinguishing mark 1b) banner 1c) remembrance 1d) miraculous sign 1e) omen 1f) warning 2) token, ensign, standard, miracle, proof
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: mark, miracle, (en-) sign, token. See also: Genesis 1:14; Joshua 2:12; Psalms 65:9.
אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יָבֹא֙ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
שְׁנֵ֣י shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
בָנֶ֔י/ךָ bên H1121 "son" N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
חָפְנִ֖י Chophnîy H2652 "Hophni" N-proper
Hophni was a priest in the Bible, son of Eli, known for his brutality and corruption. He and his brother Phinehas were judged by God for their sins. Hophni's story is told in 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.3; son of: Eli (H5941); brother of: Phinehas (H6372H) § Hophni = "pugilist" one of the two sons of Eli who were priests at Shiloh and were noted for their brutality and lust; their sinfulness provoked a curse against their father's house and were judged by the Lord when they took the ark into battle; the ark was lost and both brothers were killed and Eli died when he heard the news
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hophni. See also: 1 Samuel 1:3; 1 Samuel 4:4; 1 Samuel 4:17.
וּ/פִֽינְחָ֑ס Pîynᵉchâç H6372 "Phinehas" Conj | N-proper
Phinehas was a priest in the Bible who was known for his zeal and dedication to God. He was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron, and his actions helped to stop a plague in Israel. Phinehas is also mentioned in the book of Ezra as a helper.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.33; father of: Eleazar (H0499K) § Phinehas = "mouth of brass" 1) son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family 2) a priest and the son of the priest Eli 3) the father of a helper of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Phinehas. See also: Exodus 6:25; 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalms 106:30.
בְּ/י֥וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
אֶחָ֖ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
יָמ֥וּתוּ mûwth H4191 "to die" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Adj | Suff
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.

Study Notes — 1 Samuel 2:34

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 1 Samuel 4:11 The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.
2 1 Kings 13:3 That day the man of God gave a sign, saying, “The LORD has spoken this sign: ‘Surely the altar will be split apart, and the ashes upon it will be poured out.’”
3 1 Samuel 4:17 The messenger answered, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.”
4 1 Samuel 3:12 On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his family, from beginning to end.
5 1 Kings 14:12 As for you, get up and go home. When your feet enter the city, the child will die.

1 Samuel 2:34 Summary

[This verse is telling us that because of the disobedience of Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas, they will both die on the same day as a sign of God's judgment, similar to the judgment seen in Numbers 26:10. This is a serious consequence of their actions, and it serves as a warning to us to obey God and follow His ways, as stated in Deuteronomy 8:6. We can learn from their example and strive to live a life that is pleasing to God, as encouraged in Psalm 37:23. By following God's commands and being faithful, we can avoid similar judgment and instead receive God's blessing, as promised in Psalm 1:1-3.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the sign given to Eli concerning his sons Hophni and Phinehas?

The sign is a direct consequence of Eli's failure to discipline his sons, as stated in 1 Samuel 2:29-30, and serves as a warning of God's judgment on Eli's household, similar to the judgment pronounced in Deuteronomy 28:63.

Why did God pronounce such a severe judgment on Hophni and Phinehas?

Hophni and Phinehas were corrupt and disobedient, as seen in 1 Samuel 2:12-17, and God's judgment on them was a result of their wicked actions, as stated in Psalm 101:5, which says that God will destroy those who speak falsehood.

What can we learn from the fate of Hophni and Phinehas?

We can learn that God is a holy and just God who requires obedience and faithfulness from those who serve Him, as seen in Malachi 2:7-9, and that disobedience and corruption will ultimately lead to judgment, as warned in Hebrews 10:26-31.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Samuel?

This verse is part of a larger narrative that highlights the transition from the priesthood of Eli to the rise of Samuel, as seen in 1 Samuel 3:1-14, and serves as a warning to the Israelites of the consequences of disobedience, as stated in 1 Samuel 2:30-31.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I may be disobedient or corrupt, and how can I repent and seek God's forgiveness?
  2. How can I ensure that I am serving God with faithfulness and integrity, as required in 1 Samuel 2:35?
  3. What are some signs or warnings that God may be giving me in my life, and how can I respond to them in a way that honors Him?
  4. How can I learn from the example of Eli and his sons, and what steps can I take to avoid similar pitfalls in my own life?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 2:34

This shall be a sign unto thee,.... A confirming one, that all which had been now said would be fulfilled: that shall come upon thy two sons, Hophni and Phinehas; which Eli would live to see

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 2:34

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. And this shall be a sign unto thee.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:34

This shall be a sign unto thee, to wit, of the certain truth of those sad predictions; and it was fulfilled, .

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:34

1 Samuel 2:34 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.Ver. 35. And this shall be a sign.] One part of the threatening fulfilled shall ascertain the truth of the rest. See Zephaniah 3:5.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:34

(34) In one day they shall die both of them.—See for a literal fulfilment the recital in 1 Samuel 4:11. This foreshadowing of terrible calamity which was to befal Israel was to be a sign to Eli that all the awful predictions concerning the fate of his doomed house would be carried out to the bitter end.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:34

Verse 34. They shall die both of them.] Hophni and Phinehas were both killed very shortly after in the great battle with the Philistines in which the Israelites were completely routed, and the ark taken. See 1 Samuel 4:1-11.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 2:34

34. this shall be a sign unto thee] The immediate fulfilment of one prediction will serve as a sign or assurance that the rest will not fail to come to pass. Such signs were often given by prophets as the credentials of their mission. Cp. ch. 1 Samuel 10:7-9; 1 Kings 13:3; 2 Kings 20:8-9; Luke 1:18; Luke 1:20. in one day they shall die] See ch. 1 Samuel 4:11.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:34

34. And this… a sign — The death of Hophni and Phinehas in one day should be a sign that all these woful predictions should surely come to pass.

Sermons on 1 Samuel 2:34

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Carter Conlon Shout Unto God With the Voice of Triumph by Carter Conlon In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for obedience to God in order to win spiritual battles. He uses the story of David and Goliath as an example of someone who had fai
David Ravenhill The Presence of God - Part 1 by David Ravenhill In this sermon, David Ravenhill discusses the story of the Ark of the Covenant being captured by the Philistines and the consequences it had on the Israelites. He emphasizes the im
Don Courville The Fear of God (01) Introduction by Don Courville In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of witnessing a man struggling to walk and falling down. Instead of laughing, the speaker realizes that this is an opportun
George Warnock A New Priesthood Arises by George Warnock George Warnock emphasizes the transition from the corrupt priesthood of Eli to the rise of Samuel, a faithful servant of God, who was born from Hannah's deep cries for a son. This
Keith Daniel Every House Divided Against Itself Shall Not Stand! by Keith Daniel In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of being worn out and upset due to the constant fighting and turmoil happening in the church. He witnesses a group of peop
Dean Taylor Why Revival Leaves by Dean Taylor Dean Taylor delves into the topic of revival, exploring the reasons why revival tarries and why it eventually leaves. Drawing from historical accounts like the Lancaster revivals,
David Guzik (1 Samuel) the Training of a Prophet by David Guzik In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Eli and his sons in the book of 1 Samuel. Eli's sons were corrupt priests who were stealing from God and committing immorality wi

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