These also cast lots corresponding to their kindred, the descendants of Aaron, in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of ancestral houses of the priests and of the Levites, the chief as well as the youngest brother.
Proverbs 18:18 - New Revised Standard Version Casting the lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To cast lots puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders. American Standard Version (1901) The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty. Common English Bible The dice settle conflicts and keep strong opponents apart. Catholic Public Domain Version Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty. |
These also cast lots corresponding to their kindred, the descendants of Aaron, in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of ancestral houses of the priests and of the Levites, the chief as well as the youngest brother.
To the Merarites according to their families were allotted twelve towns out of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.
Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem; and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city Jerusalem, while nine-tenths remained in the other towns.
The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is the Lord's alone.
The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.
An ally offended is stronger than a city; such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
Their inheritance was by lot, as the Lord had commanded Moses for the nine and one-half tribes.
Then Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant today? If this guilt is in me or in my son Jonathan, O Lord God of Israel, give Urim; but if this guilt is in your people Israel, give Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were indicated by the lot, but the people were cleared.
Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was taken.