Strong’s H1017

בֵּית הָאֱלִי

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Beyth ha-'Eliy

Pronunciation

bayth hah-ay-lee

Definition

House of Eli

Meaning

a Beth-elite

Usage

The term "Beth Haeli" refers to the household or lineage of Eli, the high priest during the time of the prophet Samuel. It is used to denote the family and descendants of Eli, particularly in the context of the judgment pronounced upon his house due to the sins of his sons, Hophni and Phinehas.

Bible references

1 Kings 16:34