Hophni: 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
(1 Samuel 2:22,12-27,27-36; 3:11-14)
For their wickedness they were called "sons of Belial," i.e.,
worthless men
(1 Samuel 2:12) They both perished in the disastrous
battle with the Philistines at Aphek
(1 Samuel 4:11)
