Ephod, mentioned in Numbers 34:23, was a man living during the time of the Exodus and wilderness, and the father of Hanniel, a chief of the tribe of Manasseh.
About Ephod
An ephod was a special upper garment worn during religious services at the tabernacle or temple. The term "ephod" generally referred to the decorated vest that the high priest wore over a blue robe (Exodus 28:31). The ephod held the Urim and Thummim, which were holy objects (lots) used to determine God's will. Sometimes "ephod" meant the complete outfit of the high priest or similar clothes worn by other priests (1 Samuel 2:28; 23:6, 9; 30:7).
The ephod was made of colored material and fine linen. It was decorated with blue, purple, scarlet, and gold thread. At the upper part were two shoulder straps. Each strap had an onyx stone with the names of Israel's 12 tribes engraved on it. The breastplate, which also contained the tribal names, was attached to the ephod by a series of cords and chains (Exodus 28:22–29).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Hanniel
Key References
Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;
All Scripture References (1)
Numbers (1)
Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;