Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, Rule you over us, both you, and your son, and your son's son also; for you have saved us out of the hand of Midian.
It was made of blue, gold, purple and scarlet, along with pure white linen.  It was supported by two shoulder-pieces and held together with an elaborate girdle.  On the shoulder-pieces were two onyx stones bearing the names of the twelve tribes of Israel engraved upon them.  Attached to the ephod by chains of pure gold was the breastplate, which contained four rows of three precious stones each, standing for the tribes of Israel.  Under the ephod, yet part of it, was a blue robe extending to the feet of the High Priest.  In the breastplate, there was also the Urim and Thummin, by means of which the High Priest could submit questions to the Lord and receive heavenly direction on what should be done.