1. A sacred vestment worn by the high priest Described Ex 28:6-14,31-35; 25:7 The making of Ex 39:2-26 Breastplate attached to Ex 28:22-29 Worn by Aaron Ex 39:5 Used as an oracle 1Sa 23:9,12; 30:7,8 An inferior, was worn by the ordinary priests 1Sa 22:18 Worn by Samuel 1Sa 2:18 Worn by David 2Sa 6:14 It was called COAT Ex 28:40; 29:8; 39:27; 40:14; Le 8:13; 10:5 Made by Gideon, became an idolatrous snare to Israel Jud 8:27; 17:5; 18:14 Prophecy concerning the absence of the Ephod from Israel Ho 3:4
2. A man of Manasseh Nu 34:23