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It happened, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.

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God's Priest Joins His King

Commentators explain that this verse is a pivotal moment. When Abiathar, the legitimate heir to the high priesthood, arrives with the ephod, it signifies the transfer of God's official, priestly sanction from Saul to David. David now has both the prophetic (Gad) and priestly means to seek God's will.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 23:6

19th Century

Bishop

With an ephod in his hand. The difficulty here with the version and commentators is that they failed to understand that inquiry of…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 23:6

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled
to David to Keilah
Either …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 23:1–6

17th Century

Minister

When princes persecute God's people, let them expect vexation on all sides. The way for any country to be quiet is to let God's church be quiet in …