And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod’s brother, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, the LORD’s priest in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. And the people knew not that Jonathan was gone.
Ahiah was there, the son of Ahitub (who was Ichabod's brother), the grandson of Phinehas, and the great-grandson of Eli. He was the LORD's priest in Shiloh, wearing the sacred priestly garment called an ephod. The people didn't know that Jonathan had left.
This verse introduces the priest Ahiah and mentions that no one realized Jonathan had secretly left the camp.
📚 Historical Context
This verse connects to the tragic history of Eli's priestly family, whose corruption led to God's judgment and the loss of the ark of the covenant. Ahiah was serving as priest during King Saul's reign, carrying on the priestly duties despite his family's troubled past. The ephod was a sacred vest worn by the high priest, often used for seeking God's guidance.
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