Israel goes to war with the Philistines and loses, attributing the loss to God but failing to consult Him. They retrieve the Ark of the Covenant, thinking it will bring them luck, but they lose again, along with 30,000 men. Eli's sons die, and the Ark is captured, leading to Eli's death. The Philistines believe they have defeated Yahweh by capturing the Ark and place it in their temple alongside their god Dagon.
- Israel lost to the Philistines and attributed it to God but didn't seek His guidance.
- They brought the Ark of the Covenant to battle, viewing it as a lucky charm.
- Eli's sons died in battle, and the Ark was captured, leading to Eli's death upon hearing the news.
- The Philistines placed the Ark in their temple, believing they had defeated the Israelite God.