Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 16:33
The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord.
Joshua 14:2
The land assignments to the nine-and-a-half tribes were made by drawing lots, as the Lord had instructed Moses.
1 Samuel 10:21
Then he brought the tribe of Benjamin near by its families, and the family of Matri was chosen by lot. At last Saul son of Kish was chosen by lot. But when they looked for him, he was nowhere to be found.
1 Samuel 14:42
Then Saul said, "Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan!" Jonathan was indicated by lot.
1 Chronicles 6:63
The clans of Merari's descendants were allotted twelve cities within the territory of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.
1 Chronicles 24:31
Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest.
Nehemiah 11:1
So the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, while the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to settle in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in other cities.