Israel figures that the Ark of their Covenant with God is a "good luck charm" that will guarantee success in battle. They take it into the theater of warfare against the Philistines and not only lose the battle, but also lose the ark in the process. Eli's sons, the wicked ones who distracted people from worship, are killed in the battle. Eli receives news of the loss of the ark and his sons' deaths at the same time. In his reaction to the news, he dies as well.
Samuel begins judging Israel; and God judges the Philistines for taking the Ark. The Philistines return the Ark and Samuel continues to judge Israel. However, the people do not desire another judge, the demand a king.
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