1 Samuel 23:2-12
23:4 a David asked the Lord either directly in prayer or by using the ephod (see 23:6 b, 9 c; 2 Sam 2:1 d; 5:23-24 e). God’s answers were a sign of his blessing and protection (cp. 1 Sam 28:6 f).23:6 g the ephod: Saul had slain eighty-five priests who were wearing their ephods (22:18 h; see study note on 2:18), but the priest who escaped had the high priest’s ephod, which contained the Urim and Thummim.
23:7 i God has handed him over to me: To the contrary, see 23:14 j.
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