11 And the ark of God was taken ; and the two sons of Eli , Hophni and Phinehas , died .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 4:11

Commentary on 1 Samuel 4:10-11

(Read 1 Samuel 4:10-11)

The taking of the ark was a great judgment upon Israel, and a certain token of God's displeasure. Let none think to shelter themselves from the wrath of God, under the cloak of outward profession.