The ephod was the sacred vestment of the Hebrew High Priest. It was constructed of two pieces of embroidered linen, and covered the back and the chest. The Ephod was worn under an attached breastplate set with twelve precious stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel.

The ephod and the breastplate

The High Priest's garments

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