1Sa 23:4 | TNotes | STEP | 23:4 David asked the Lord either directly in prayer or by using the ephod (see 23:6 , 9 ; 2 Sam 2:1 ; 5:23-24 ). God’s answers were a sign of his blessing and protection (cp. 1 Sam 28:6 ).

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‏ 1 Samuel 23:4

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).