1 Samuel 30:7

“And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, etc.] The son of Ahimelech, who was slain at Nob by the order of Saul, (<092219>1 Samuel 22:19); and Abiathar his son, who fled to David with the ephod, on the death of his father, (<092220>1 Samuel 22:20), was now high priest in his room; and who it seems was with David when he went with Achish, and returned with him; for had he been left at Ziklag, he and his ephod, in all probability, had been carried off by the Amalekites, unless we can suppose him under the protection of a special providence: it is much David had not inquired of the Lord by him about his going with Achish; perhaps the present disaster brought to mind that neglect,…”

“Abiathar had continued to abide with David, ever since he joined him at Keilah 1 Samuel 23:6. On inquiry of the Lord by the ephod, see Judges 1:1 note. The answers were evidently given by the Word of the Lord in the mouth of the high priest (compare John 11:51). return to 'Top of Page'”

“The ephod - And put it upon thyself, that thou mayst enquire of God according to his ordinance, David was sensible of his former error in neglecting to ask counsel of God by the ephod, when he came to Achish, and when he went out with Achish to the Battle; and his necessity now brings him to his duty, and his duty meets with success. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 30:8”

“30:7 the ephod: See study notes on 2:18; 23:6.”

“Abiathar: Sa1 22:20, Sa1 22:21, Sa1 23:2-9; Kg1 2:26; Mar 2:26 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 30:8”