All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16

Casting-lots

Casting lots is God's way of choosing something.

God told Aaron to select the scapegoat by casting lots.
And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat. Leviticus 16:8
God divided the land of Israel by casting lots.
Ye shall therefore describe the land into seven parts, and bring the description hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God. Joshua 18:6
And the men arose, and went away: and Joshua charged them that went to describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it, and come again to me, that I may here cast lots for you before the LORD in Shiloh. Joshua 18:8
And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions. Joshua 18:10
God found out who was guilty of eating a little honey in the honey curse caper by casting lots.
And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken. 1 Samuel 14:42
And the apostles chose someone to replace Judas by casting lots.
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. Acts 1:26

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