Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Pugilist or client, one of the two sons of Eli, the high priest (1 Sam. 1:3, 2:34), who, because he was "very old," resigned to them the active duties of his office. By their scandalous conduct they brought down a curse on their father's house (2:22, 2:12-26, 2:27-36, 3:11-14). For their wickedness they were called "sons of Belial," i.e., worthless men (2:12). They both perished in the disastrous battle with the Philistines at Aphek (4:11).