However, one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David.

Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod, [was also there]. He was the son of Ahitub, the brother of Ichabod son of Phinehas, son of Eli the LORD's priest at Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left.

Saul told Ahijah, "Bring the ark of God," for it was with the Israelites at that time.

Saul said, "Let's go down after the Philistines tonight and plunder them until morning. Don't let even one remain!" "Do whatever you want," the troops replied. But the priest said, "We must consult God here."

So Saul inquired of God, "Should I go after the Philistines? Will You hand them over to Israel?" But God did not answer him that day.

Place the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece for decisions, so that they will also be over Aaron's heart whenever he comes before the LORD. Aaron will continually carry the [means of] decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the LORD.

"You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue yarn.