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Death of Eli, 1 Samuel
3764159 Death of Eli, 1 Samuel by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Death of Eli, 1 Samuel chapter IV verses 17-18 And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken. And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years. 1852-60 illustration by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Bibel in Bildern, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld, 1852-60); Lebrecht Authors
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The print titled "Death of Eli, 1 Samuel" captures a poignant moment from the biblical story. Illustrated by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld in the mid-19th century, this artwork brings to life the tragic events described in 1 Samuel chapter IV verses 17-18. In this scene, a messenger delivers devastating news to Eli, an old man who had been judging Israel for forty years. The messenger reveals that Israel has fled before the Philistines and suffered great losses in battle. Even more heart-wrenching is the news of Eli's two sons' deaths: Hophni and Phinehas. To add to his anguish, he learns that the ark of God has been taken. As depicted by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, the weight of these words becomes too much for Eli to bear. Overwhelmed with grief and shock at hearing about the capture of God's ark, he falls backward from his seat beside the gate. Tragically, his neck breaks upon impact, leading to his immediate death. This powerful illustration not only showcases Schnorr von Carolsfeld's artistic skill but also serves as a reminder of human vulnerability and mortality. It invites viewers to reflect on themes such as faithfulness, consequences of sin, and divine judgment found within religious texts like the Bible.
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