Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.

Bible References

Ministered

1 Samuel 2:11
Then Elkanah went back home to Ramah. But the boy was serving the Lord under the supervision of Eli the priest.
1 Samuel 3:1
Now the boy Samuel continued serving the Lord under Eli's supervision. Word from the Lord was rare in those days; revelatory visions were infrequent.

A linen ephod

1 Samuel 22:18
Then the king said to Doeg, "You turn and strike down the priests!" So Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests. He killed on that day eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod.
Exodus 28:4
Now these are the garments that they are to make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a fitted tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make holy garments for your brother Aaron and for his sons, that they may minister as my priests.
Leviticus 8:7
Then he put the tunic on Aaron, wrapped the sash around him, and clothed him with the robe. Next he put the ephod on him and placed on him the decorated band of the ephod, and fastened the ephod closely to him with the band.
2 Samuel 6:14
Now David, wearing a linen ephod, was dancing with all his strength before the Lord.

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