1 Samuel 23:6It happened, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
The setting
Keilah, Israel, ~1020 BC. David's hiding place becomes a sanctuary when the last surviving priest arrives with sacred tools for seeking God's will...
The emotion here: recording divine providence in human tragedy
The original word
ephod (אֵפוֹד) — sacred vest containing Urim and Thummim for divine guidance
Why it matters
Abiathar was the sole survivor of 85 priests Saul massacred at Nob
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Samuel 23:6
The ephod meant David could finally ask God direct questions again
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about a priest joining David's band. Actually, it's about God restoring David's ability to receive divine guidance after losing access to the tabernacle.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Samuel 23:6
Bible Genome reading
1 Samuel 23:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Samuel 23:6 comes from the book of 1 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include refuge, priestly ministry. Notable phrases: Abiathar fled to David; came down with an ephod.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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