Jonah 1:7

New International Reader's Version

Here is what the sailors said to one another. “Someone is to blame for getting us into all this trouble. Come. Let’s cast lots to find out who it is.” So they did. And Jonah was picked.

Cross References

Esther 3:7

The lot was cast in front of Haman. The lot was called Pur. It was cast in the first month of the 12th year that Xerxes was king. That month was called Nisan. The lot was cast to choose a day and a month. The month chosen was the 12th month. That month was called Adar.

Job 10:2

I say to God, ‘Don’t find me guilty. Instead, tell me what charges you are bringing against me.

Psalm 22:18

They divide up my clothes among them. They cast lots for what I am wearing.

Proverbs 16:33

Lots are cast into the lap to make decisions. But everything they decide comes from the Lord.

Numbers 32:23

“But what if you fail to do your duty? Then you will be sinning against the Lord. And you may be sure that your sin will be discovered. It will be brought out into the open.

Matthew 27:35

When they had nailed him to the cross, they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Acts 13:19

And he destroyed seven nations in Canaan. Then he gave the land to his people as their rightful share.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord returns. He will bring to light what is hidden in the dark. He will show the real reasons why people do what they do. At that time each person will receive their praise from God.

Joshua 7:10

The Lord said to Joshua, “Get up! What are you doing down there on your face?