1 Samuel 14:41

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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.

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.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen

Acts 1:26

And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was added to the eleven apostles.

1 Samuel 14:40

He said to all Israel, “You shall be on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will be on the other side.” The people said to Saul, “Do what seems good to you.”

1 Samuel 14:42

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