Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
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Matthias
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Bible References
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Acts 13:19
When he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land for an inheritance, for about four hundred fifty years.
Leviticus 16:8
Aaron shall cast lots for the two goats; one lot for Yahweh, and the other lot for the scapegoat.
Joshua 18:10
Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before Yahweh. There Joshua divided the land to the children of Israel according to their divisions.
1 Samuel 14:41
Therefore Saul said to Yahweh, the God of Israel, "Show the right." Jonathan and Saul were chosen; but the people escaped.
1 Chronicles 24:5
Thus were they divided impartially by drawing lots; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Jonah 1:7
They all said to each other, "Come, let us cast lots, that we may know who is responsible for this evil that is on us." So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.
Matthias
Acts 1:23
They put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
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Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.