Proverbs 18:18

New International Version

Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:31

They also cast lots, just as their relatives the descendants of Aaron did, in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelek, and the heads of families of the priests and of the Levites. The families of the oldest brother were treated the same as those of the youngest.

1 Chronicles 6:63

The descendants of Merari, clan by clan, were allotted twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Zebulun.

Nehemiah 11:1

Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem. The rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten of them to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the remaining nine were to stay in their own towns.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:17

In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

Proverbs 18:19

A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

Joshua 14:2

Their inheritances were assigned by lot to the nine-and-a-half tribes, as the Lord had commanded through Moses.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel, “Why have you not answered your servant today? If the fault is in me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the men of Israel are at fault, respond with Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were taken by lot, and the men were cleared.

1 Samuel 14:42

Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and Jonathan my son.” And Jonathan was taken.