1 Samuel 22:20 introduces Abiathar, the priest David calls for the ephod here — narrative background.

1 Samuel 22:21 records Abiathar's report of Saul's massacre — explains why he is with David now.

1 Samuel 23:2-9 shows David using the ephod to inquire of the Lord — same practice as here.

1 Samuel 14:37 shows Saul inquiring but receiving no answer, contrasting with David's successful inquiry via the ephod.

1 Samuel 23:9 records the same command—'Bring the ephod'—as David seeks God's guidance in another crisis.

Exodus 28:30 describes the Urim and Thummim in the breastplate, the means by which the ephod was used to inquire of God.

Numbers 27:21 shows the priest inquiring by Urim for Joshua, directly paralleling David's use of the ephod for guidance.

Joshua 9:14 records Israel failing to ask counsel of the Lord, contrasting with David's proper inquiry here.

2 Samuel 2:1 shows David again inquiring of the Lord for direction, continuing the pattern of seeking divine guidance.

In 2 Samuel 5:19, David again inquires of the Lord before battle, showing his consistent reliance on divine guidance through the ephod.

In 1 Kings 2:26, Abiathar is later spared by Solomon because of his faithful service to David, including bringing the ephod.

Exodus 28:4 lists the ephod as part of the high priest's holy garments, defining the object David requests.