1 Samuel 30:6-8

New English Translation

⁶ David was very upset, for the men^[a] were thinking of stoning him;^[b] each man grieved bitterly^[c] over his sons and daughters. But David drew strength from the Lord his God.

⁷ Then David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. ⁸ David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Should I pursue this raiding band? Will I overtake them?” He said to him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them and carry out a rescue!”