1 Samuel 14:42

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

Cross References

1 Samuel 14:41

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.

1 Samuel 14:43

Saul commanded him, ‘Tell me what you did.’ Jonathan told him, ‘I tasted a little honey  with the end of the staff I was carrying. I am ready to die! ’

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.

Joshua 7:18

He then made Zabdi’s family come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected.

Proverbs 16:33

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

Proverbs 18:18

Casting the lot  ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.