Holy Land Market 12 tribes of Israel Ephod Hoshen Breastplate necklace with long chain

The priestly breastplate (Hebrew: oen) was a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites, according to the Book of Exodus. In the biblical account, the breastplate is sometimes termed the breastplate of judgment, because the Urim and Thummim were placed within it. These stones were, at times, used to determine Gods will in a particular situation (see Exodus 28:30). It should be noted that using these stones did not always determine Gods will (see 1 Samuel 28:6). If any other way was not given by God, the high priest would find Gods guidance