In this video listen to Exodus 28 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In Exodus 28 we now turn to the clothing of the High Priest and priests. Their clothing is colorful, for example the robe worn under the ephod is entirely blue. The ephod which was a second layer like an apron, was multicolored. This is very different to the depictions we see of the High Priest wearing mostly white.

On the Ephod was the breastplate, with 12 interesting stones like jade, turquoise, onyx, sapphire and others. It also contained the Urim & Thummim, terms whose meaning has been lost. These were items for enquiring of the Lord. Some people think they were like sacred dice which could be cast to reveal a yes or no answer. Later in the Bible in 2 Sam 30 we see King David ask for Abiathar the priest to bring the ephod, so he can ask the ...