1 Samuel 14:42

New Living Translation

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

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.

Joshua 7:18

Every member of Zimri’s family was brought forward person by person, and Achan was singled out.

1 Samuel 14:41

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.

1 Samuel 14:43

“Tell me what you have done,” Saul demanded of Jonathan. “I tasted a little honey,” Jonathan admitted. “It was only a little bit on the end of my stick. Does that deserve death?”