1 Samuel 14:41

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

So Saul said to the Lord, ‘God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant today? If the unrighteousness is in me or in my son Jonathan, Lord God of Israel, give Urim; but if the fault is in your people Israel, give Thummim.’  , Jonathan and Saul were selected, and the troops were cleared of the charge.

Cross References

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed,  ‘You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen

Jonah 1:7

‘Come on! ’ the sailors said to each other. ‘Let’s cast lots.  Then we’ll know who is to blame for this trouble we’re in.’ So they cast lots, and the lot singled out Jonah.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the  Lord.

Acts 1:26

Then they cast lots  for them, and the lot fell to Matthias and he was added to the eleven apostles.

1 Samuel 14:40

So he said to all Israel, ‘You will be on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will be on the other side.’ And the troops replied, ‘Do whatever you want.’

1 Samuel 14:42

Then Saul said, ‘Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan,’ and Jonathan was selected.

Proverbs 18:18

Casting the lot  ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.