The lot is cast into the lap, but their very decision is from Adonai.
1 Samuel 14:42 - Tree of Life Version Then Saul said, “Cast the lots between me and my son Jonathan,” and Jonathan was taken. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken. American Standard Version (1901) And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken. Common English Bible Then Saul said, “Decide between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected. Catholic Public Domain Version And Saul said, "Cast lots between myself and Jonathan, my son." And Jonathan was caught. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Saul said: Cast lots between me, and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken. |
The lot is cast into the lap, but their very decision is from Adonai.
Then each man said to his companion, “Come, let’s cast lots—so we may know because of whom this evil is happening to us.” So they cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.
Then he brought forward his household man by man, and Achan son of Carmi son of Zabdi son of Zerah of the tribe of Judah was taken.
So Saul said to Adonai, “God of Israel, grant a perfect lot.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, but the people were cleared.
Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you’ve done.” Jonathan told him saying, “I certainly did taste a little honey—with the end of the rod that was in my hand. Here I am—I must die!”