And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain. Hophni and Phinehas were slain - They probably attempted to defend the ark, and lost their lives in the attempt.
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1 Samuel 4:11
11 And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.e