Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.

Bible References

And let

Matthew 27:35
And after they had crucified Him, the soldiers divided His clothing among themselves by gambling for them.
Acts 1:23
And so they presented two men [for consideration]: Joseph, called Barsabbas (and also called Justus) and Matthias.
Acts 13:19
And then He destroyed seven nations in the country of Canaan and gave the Israelites the land as an inheritance for about four hundred and fifty years.

And the

1 Corinthians 4:5
So, do not judge anything until the appointed time, when the Lord returns [i.e., to do the judging]. He will both shed light on the hidden things done in the dark and make known the motives of people's hearts. Then each person [i.e., who deserves it] will receive praise from God.