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Upper Register- The Philistine defeat of the Israelites and the death of Eli's sons. The Ark of the Covenant's subsequent capture by the victorious Philistines. Lower Register- Eli's death after receiving the news of his sons' defeat. The destruction…

The Philistines, after capturing the Ark of the Covenant, place it on the altar of their god Dagon. Subsequently, the statue of Dagon breaks and falls off the altar. 1 Samuel 5

The Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant in the battle against the Israelite. Eli, after receiving news of the death of his sons, falls back in his chair, snapping his neck. 1 Samuel 4