1 Samuel 14:41

New American Bible - revised edition

And Saul said to the Lord, the God of Israel: “Why did you not answer your servant this time? If the blame for this resides in me or my son Jonathan, Lord, God of Israel, respond with Urim; but if this guilt is in your people Israel, respond with Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were designated, and the people went free.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

Into the bag the lot is cast, but from the Lord comes every decision.

Proverbs 18:18

The lot puts an end to disputes, and decides a controversy between the mighty.

Jonah 1:7

Then they said to one another, “Come, let us cast lots to discover on whose account this evil has come to us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen

Acts 1:26

Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the eleven apostles.

1 Samuel 14:40

So he said to all Israel, “Stand on one side, and my son Jonathan and I will stand on the other.” The people responded, “Do what you think best.”

1 Samuel 14:42

Saul then said, “Cast lots between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was designated.