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
When they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among them by casting lots.
Acts 1:23
So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias;
Acts 13:19
Then, after destroying seven heathen nations in Canaan, he allotted their land to this people--

And the

1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore do not pass judgment before the time, but wait till the Lord comes. He will throw light upon what is now dark and obscure, and will reveal the motives in men's minds; and then every one will receive due praise from God.