and Aaron is to cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the Lord and one lot for Azazel.

The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.

The sailors said to one another, “Come on, let’s cast lots to find out whose fault it is that this disaster has overtaken us.” So they cast lots, and Jonah was singled out.

The first lot went to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.

The first lot belonged to the tribe of Benjamin by its clans. Their allotted territory was between Judah and Joseph.

The men of Judah said to their relatives, the men of Simeon, “Invade our allotted land with us and help us attack the Canaanites. Then we will go with you into your allotted land.” So the men of Simeon went with them.

Their inheritance must be apportioned by lot among the larger and smaller groups.

The fourth lot belonged to the tribe of Issachar by its clans.

The fifth lot belonged to the tribe of Asher by its clans.

The sixth lot belonged to the tribe of Naphtali by its clans.

The seventh lot belonged to the tribe of Dan by its clans.

Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: We will attack the city as the lot dictates.

They cast lots, both young and old, according to their families, to determine which gate they would be responsible for.

Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.

They are dividing up my clothes among themselves; they are rolling dice for my garments.

Join with us! We will all share equally in what we steal.”

The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord.

But you should go your way until the end. You will rest and then at the end of the days you will arise to receive what you have been allotted.”

Aaron must then present the goat which has been designated by lot for the Lord, and he is to make it a sin offering,