1 Samuel 14:41

New Century Version

Then Saul prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel, “Give me the right answer.” And Saul and Jonathan were picked; the other men went free.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

People throw lots to make a decision, but the answer comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:18

Throwing lots can settle arguments and keep the two sides from fighting.

Jonah 1:7

Then the men said to each other, “Let’s throw lots to see who caused these troubles to happen to us.” When they threw lots, the lot showed that the trouble had happened because of Jonah.

Acts 1:24

The apostles prayed, “Lord, you know the thoughts of everyone. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to do this work. Show us who should be an apostle in place of Judas, who turned away and went where he belongs.”

Acts 1:26

Then they used lots to choose between them, and the lots showed that Matthias was the one. So he became an apostle with the other eleven.

1 Samuel 14:40

Then Saul said to all the Israelites, “You stand on this side. I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.” The men answered, “Do whatever you think is best.”

1 Samuel 14:42

Saul said, “Now let us discover if it is I or Jonathan my son who is guilty.” And Jonathan was picked.