Biblical figure in chapel idolised (3)

I believe the answer is:

eli

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'biblical figure' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'in chapel idolised' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ELI' is hidden in the letters of 'chapel idolised'.

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(Other definitions for eli that I've seen before include "Religious character" , "Old Testament high priest" , "Biblical teacher of Samuel" , "Man" , "Highest priest at Shiloh" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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