Translations
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.
The moment he mentioned the Aron of Elohim, Eli fell backward from his seat beside the gate. His neck broke and he died, for the man was old and heavy. He had led Yisra'el as judge for forty years.
The moment the Ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward off his chair beside the gate. His neck snapped and he died — for the man was old and heavy. He had judged Israel for forty years.
As soon as the ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward from his chair by the city gate, and being old and heavy, he broke his neck and died. And Eli had judged Israel forty years.
