1 Samuel 14:42

God's Word

“Choose between me and my son Jonathan,” Saul said. Then Jonathan was chosen.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

The dice are thrown, but the Lord determines every outcome.

Proverbs 18:18

Flipping a coin ends quarrels and settles ⌞issues⌟ between powerful people.

Jonah 1:7

Then the sailors said to each other, “Let’s throw dice to find out who is responsible for bringing this disaster on us.” So they threw dice, and the dice indicated that Jonah was responsible.

Joshua 7:18

Then he had Zabdi’s household come forward man by man, and Achan was selected. Achan from the tribe of Judah was the son of Carmi, grandson of Zabdi, and great-grandson of Zerah.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul said to the Lord, “O God of Israel, why didn’t you answer me today? If this sin is mine or my son Jonathan’s, Lord God of Israel, ⌞let the priest⌟ draw Urim. But if it is in your people Israel, ⌞let him⌟ draw Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, and the people were freed ⌞from guilt⌟.

1 Samuel 14:43

“Tell me,” Saul asked Jonathan. “What did you do?” So Jonathan told him, “I tasted a little honey on the tip of the staff I had in my hand. And for that I am to die?”