1 Samuel 14:42
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.”
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“Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Saul saith, `Cast between me and Jonathan my son;' and Jonathan is captured.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 14:42 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 7:18And he had the family of Zabdi come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected.
- Proverbs 16:33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
- Proverbs 18:18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
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