And he shall stand before Elazar the Kohen, who shall inquire for him by the judgment of the Urim before Hashem; at his word they shall go out and at his word they shall come in, he and all the children of Yisrael with him, and all the congregation.
English: It was taught: “he” — this is the king; “and all the children of Yisrael with him” — this is the anointed for war; “and all the congregation” — these are the Sanhedrin; this teaches that one inquires of the Urim ve-Tumim only for a king, for an av beis din, and for one whom the community needs.
Type of Learning
Who may inquire of the Urim.
What Is Learned
Access is restricted to high public offices and communal necessity.