KJV ORIGINAL
And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David said to Abiathar the priest, who was Ahimelech's son, 'Please bring me the ephod.' So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is asking the priest to bring him the sacred ephod so he can seek God's guidance in a difficult situation.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after David and his men returned to Ziklag to find their city burned and their families taken captive by the Amalekites. The ephod was a sacred garment worn by the high priest that contained the Urim and Thummim, which were used to discern God's will. Abiathar was the sole survivor of the massacre at Nob where Saul had killed the priests, including his father Ahimelech.
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