The Ephod for the High Priest: Worn or Held by Him when Consulted

(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)

Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,

…and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.”