Verse 16

The man said to Eli, I am he who came out of the army, and I fled today out of the army. He said, How went the matter, my son?

Referenced Verses

• 2 Sam 1:4 : 4 David said to him, How went the matter? Please tell me. He answered, The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.
• Josh 7:19 : 19 Joshua said to Achan, My son, please give glory to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and make confession to him; and tell me now what you have done; don't hide it from me.
• 1 Sam 3:6 : 6 Yahweh called yet again, Samuel. Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for you called me. He answered, I didn't call, my son; lie down again.