1 Samuel 14:41

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Saul said to the Lord: O Lord God of Israel, give a sign, by which we may know, what the meaning is, that thou answerest not thy servant to-day. If this iniquity be in me, or in my son Jonathan, give a proof: or if this iniquity be in thy people, give holiness. And Jonathan and Saul were taken, and the people escaped.

Cross References

Acts 1:24

And praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

Jonah 1:7

And they said every one to his fellow: Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know why this evil is upon us. And they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonas.

Proverbs 16:33

Lots are cast into the lap, but they are disposed of by the Lord.

Acts 1:26

And they gave them lots, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

1 Samuel 14:40

And he said to all Israel: Be you on one side, and I with Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people answered Saul: Do what seemeth good in thy eyes.

1 Samuel 14:42

And Saul said: Cast lots between me, and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.

Proverbs 18:18

The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty.