Nehemiah 10:34

New Century Version

We, the priests, the Levites, and the people, have thrown lots to decide at what time of year each family must bring wood to the Temple. The wood is for burning on the altar of the Lord our God, and we will do this as it is written in the Teachings.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:5

Men were chosen from Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s families by throwing lots. Some men from each family were chosen to be in charge of the Holy Place, and some were chosen to serve as priests.

1 Chronicles 24:7

The first one chosen was Jehoiarib. The second was Jedaiah.

2 Chronicles 2:3

Solomon sent this message to Hiram king of the city of Tyre: “Help me as you helped my father David by sending him cedar logs so he could build himself a palace to live in.

Ezra 3:5

After the Feast of Shelters, they had regular sacrifices every day, as well as sacrifices for the New Moon and all the festivals commanded by the Lord. Also there were special offerings brought as gifts to the Lord.

Nehemiah 11:1

The leaders of Israel lived in Jerusalem. But the rest of the people threw lots to choose one person out of every ten to come and live in Jerusalem, the holy city. The other nine could stay in their own cities.

Nehemiah 13:31

I also made sure wood was brought for the altar at regular times and that the first fruits were brought. Remember me, my God; be kind to me.

Proverbs 18:18

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

Isaiah 40:16

All the trees in Lebanon are not enough for the altar fires, and all the animals in Lebanon are not enough for burnt offerings.

Leviticus 24:5

“Take fine flour and bake twelve loaves of bread with it, using four quarts of flour for each loaf.

Leviticus 24:6

Put them in two rows on the golden table before the Lord, six loaves in each row.

Numbers 28:2

“Give this command to the Israelites. Tell them: ‘Bring me food offerings made by fire, for a smell that is pleasing to me, and be sure to bring them at the right time.’

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.

Joshua 9:27

but he made the Gibeonites slaves. They cut wood and carried water for the Israelites, and they did it for the altar of the Lord—wherever he chose it to be. They are still doing this today.