Hophni Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Hophni, along with his brother Phinehas, was a corrupt priest who served under his father Eli at the tabernacle in Shiloh.
son of Eli (1SA 1:3), a corrupt priest (1SA 2:12)
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Names
- en Hophni
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Hophni
· Also called · H2652 none · 1SA 1:3 tadpole
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חָפְנִי
chafəniy · H2652 · 1SA 1:3 tadpole
- he חׇפְנִי · H2652
- el Οφνι Ophni · none · 1SA 1:3
- bg Офни
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Conditional birth estimate
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
The anchors give incompatible conditional intervals. This calculation establishes no birth year.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Eli · 1167 BC Ancestor |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1147 BC – 1122 BC |
| Aaron · 1573 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1433 BC – 1258 BC |
| Amram · 1688 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1528 BC – 1328 BC |
| Kohath · 1705 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1525 BC – 1300 BC |
| Levi · 1748 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1568 BC – 1343 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
10 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1635 BC – 1385 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
11 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1675 BC – 1400 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
11 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1656 BC – 1381 BC |
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
11 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1502 BC – 1227 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
12 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1755 BC – 1455 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
12 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1745 BC – 1445 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1800 BC – 435 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1806 BC – 336 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1706 BC – 236 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1811 BC – 236 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1818 BC – 138 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1823 BC – 38 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1832 BC – AD 59 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1837 BC – AD 159 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1822 BC – AD 384 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1897 BC – AD 414 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2373 BC – AD 43 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2530 BC – 10 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2692 BC – 67 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2732 BC – 2 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2869 BC – 34 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2909 BC – AD 32 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2954 BC – AD 92 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3279 BC – 234 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3019 BC – AD 132 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3254 BC – 104 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3255 BC – 105 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
31 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3099 BC – AD 157 |
Hophni Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Hophni was one of the two sons of Eli, the high priest of Israel, who served at the tabernacle in Shiloh (1Sa 1:3). Along with his brother Phinehas, Hophni was known for his corrupt behavior and disregard for the proper handling of the sacrifices and offerings brought to the tabernacle (1Sa 2:12-17).
The corrupt practices of Hophni and Phinehas led to the people's disillusionment with the priesthood and a decline in the spiritual life of Israel. As a consequence of their actions, a prophecy was given to Eli, stating that both of his sons would die on the same day (1Sa 2:34).
During a battle against the Philistines, the Israelites brought the Ark of the Covenant from Shiloh to the battlefield, accompanied by Hophni and Phinehas (1Sa 4:4). However, the Israelites were defeated, the Ark was captured, and both Hophni and Phinehas were killed, fulfilling the prophecy (1Sa 4:11). When Eli heard the news of his sons' deaths and the capture of the Ark, he fell backward from his seat, broke his neck, and died (1Sa 4:17-18).
The story of Hophni serves as a warning against the abuse of religious authority and the consequences of disobedience to God's laws. It also highlights the importance of proper worship and the handling of sacred objects in maintaining a right relationship with God.
Hophni Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Pugilist or client, one of the two sons of Eli, the high priest (1 Sam. 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).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Hophni_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Hophni@1Sa.1.3-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, hophni_1550)