Israel battles the Philistines near Ebenezer. After bringing the ark into the camp, Israel suffers a devastating defeat, the ark is captured, and Eli’s sons are killed.
Location: Ebenezer / Aphek
Book: 1 Samuel
Era: Period of Judges
Scripture: 1 Samuel 4
Outcome: Israel is defeated by the Philistines and the ark of the covenant is captured.
People involved: Eli, Hophni, Phinehas son of Eli