Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 16:33
The lots are cast into the lap, but their fall standeth in the LORD.
Joshua 14:2
gave them their inheritance by lot, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses, to give unto the nine tribes, and unto the half tribe of Manasseh.
1 Samuel 10:21
When he had brought the tribe of Benjamin by their kindreds, the kindred of Matri was caught: and Saul the son of Kish was caught. And they sought him; but he could not be found.
1 Samuel 14:42
Then said Saul, "Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son." And Jonathan was caught.
1 Chronicles 6:63
And unto the sons of Merari were given by lot among their kindreds and out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.
1 Chronicles 24:31
And these cast lots next to their brethren the sons of Aaron, before David the king and Zadok and Ahimelech and the ancient heads and priests of the Levites: as well the youngest brother as an ancient head.
Nehemiah 11:1
And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem. But the other people cast lots therefore, so that among ten one part went to Jerusalem into the holy city to dwell, and nine parts in the cities.