Eli became a priest during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, as described in the biblical books of 1 Samuel. He served as the high priest at Shiloh, where the Tabernacle was located. His priesthood is highlighted in the narrative surrounding the early life of the prophet Samuel. While the exact date of his appointment is not specified, it is understood to be before Samuel's calling, which began around 1100 BCE.
When Samuel was a boy, Eli was a priest in the temple.
There is no mention of a wife for Eli the high priest.
No actually Eli was a priest in the temple when Samuel was given as a baby boy in the temple by his mother.
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There is no book called "Eli" in the Bible. But the priest Eli was mentioned in 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel.
1Sam:2:11: And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the LORD before Eli the priest.
It was the priest in the temple called Eli.
Yes, according to the Bible, Eli the priest went blind in his old age.