Jonah 1:7

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

Esther 3:7

It was in the first month of the twelfth year of King Xerxes’ rule—the month of Nisan. Pur (that is, the lot) was thrown before Haman to choose a day and a month. So the twelfth month, the month of Adar, was chosen.

Job 10:2

I will say to God: Do not hold me guilty, but tell me what you have against me.

Psalm 22:18

They divided my clothes among them, and they threw lots for my clothing.

Proverbs 16:33

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

Numbers 32:23

“But if you don’t do these things, you will be sinning against the Lord; know for sure that you will be punished for your sin.

Matthew 27:35

When the soldiers had crucified him, they threw lots to decide who would get his clothes.

Acts 13:19

God destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan and gave the land to his people.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not judge before the right time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light things that are now hidden in darkness, and will make known the secret purposes of people’s hearts. Then God will praise each one of them.

Joshua 7:10

The Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why are you down on your face?