1 Samuel 14:42

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

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is the Lord's alone.

Proverbs 18:18

Casting the lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.

Jonah 1:7

The sailors said to one another, “Come, let us cast lots, so that we may know on whose account this calamity has come upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

Joshua 7:18

And he brought near his household one by one, and Achan son of Carmi son of Zabdi son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant today? If this guilt is in me or in my son Jonathan, O Lord God of Israel, give Urim; but if this guilt is in your people Israel, give Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were indicated by the lot, but the people were cleared.

1 Samuel 14:43

Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done.” Jonathan told him, “I tasted a little honey with the tip of the staff that was in my hand; here I am, I will die.”