1 Samuel 14:41

New Living Translation

Then Saul prayed, “O Lord, God of Israel, please show us who is guilty and who is innocent.” Then they cast sacred lots, and Jonathan and Saul were chosen as the guilty ones, and the people were declared innocent.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall.

Proverbs 18:18

Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.

Jonah 1:7

Then the crew cast lots to see which of them had offended the gods and caused the terrible storm. When they did this, the lots identified Jonah as the culprit.

Acts 1:24

Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen

Acts 1:26

Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven.

1 Samuel 14:40

Then Saul said, “Jonathan and I will stand over here, and all of you stand over there.” And the people responded to Saul, “Whatever you think is best.”

1 Samuel 14:42

Then Saul said, “Now cast lots again and choose between me and Jonathan.” And Jonathan was shown to be the guilty one.