The Philistines lined up in battle formation against Israel, and as the battle intensified, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who struck down about 4,000 men on the battlefield.

So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was severe-- 30,000 of the Israelite foot soldiers fell.

The ark of God was captured, and Eli's two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.

But You have spurned and rejected him; You have become enraged with Your anointed.

LORD, do not be terribly angry or remember [our] iniquity forever. Please look-- all of us are Your people!