Commentary for Berakhot 7:1
בניהו בן יהוידע זה סנהדרין ואביתר אלו אורים ותומים
"Benaiah the son of Jehoiada" refers to the Sanhedrin ; "Abiathar" denotes the Urim and Tummim. For so the Scriptures declare,
Abraham Cohen Footnotes to the English Translation of Masechet Berakhot
He being the High Priest.
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Abraham Cohen Footnotes to the English Translation of Masechet Berakhot
The text of M. has been followed, which is supported by the Tosafist, Rabbenu Tam. Edd. insert "Abiathar denotes the Urim and Tummim" after the word "Sanhedrin"; and accordingly the explanation of the Kereti and Peleti is referred to the Urim and Tummim.
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