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 .)