1 Samuel 4:13
And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside watching: for his heart trembled for the ark of God. And when the man came into the city, and told it, all the city cried out.
Cross-references
Jeremiah 48:19
Parallel
In Jeremiah 48:19, inhabitants are told to stand by the road and ask fleeing people what happened—a strong parallel to Eli watching by the road and then hearing the news.
2 Samuel 18:24
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 18:24, a watchman goes up on the roof to look for messengers, similar to Eli sitting by the road watching for news—both anticipate tidings of battle.