1 Samuel 14:41

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Therefore Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel, why hast thou not answered thy servant this day? If this guilt is in me or in Jonathan my son, O Lord, God of Israel, give Urim; but if this guilt is in thy people Israel, give Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the people escaped.

Cross References

Acts 1:24

And they prayed and said, “Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou hast chosen

Jonah 1:7

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

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the Lord.

Acts 1:26

And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles.

1 Samuel 14:40

Then he said to all Israel, “You shall be on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side.” And 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.

Proverbs 18:18

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