Proverbs 18:18

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:31

These also cast lots corresponding to their kindred, the descendants of Aaron, in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of ancestral houses of the priests and of the Levites, the chief as well as the youngest brother.

1 Chronicles 6:63

To the Merarites according to their families were allotted twelve towns out of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

Nehemiah 11:1

Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city Jerusalem, while nine-tenths remained in the other towns.

Proverbs 16:33

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

Proverbs 18:17

The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines.

Proverbs 18:19

An ally offended is stronger than a city; such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

Joshua 14:2

Their inheritance was by lot, as the Lord had commanded Moses for the nine and one-half tribes.

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 14:42

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