1 Samuel 14:42

New English Translation

Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan!” Jonathan was indicated by lot.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:18

A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.

Jonah 1:7

The sailors said to one another, “Come on, let’s cast lots to find out whose fault it is that this disaster has overtaken us.” So they cast lots, and Jonah was singled out.

Joshua 7:18

He then made Zabdi’s family approach man by man and Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, was selected.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel! If this sin has been committed by me or by my son Jonathan, then, O Lord God of Israel, respond with Urim. But if this sin has been committed by your people Israel, respond with Thummim.” Then Jonathan and Saul were indicated by lot, while the army was exonerated.

1 Samuel 14:43

So Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done.” Jonathan told him, “I used the end of the staff that was in my hand to taste a little honey. I must die!”