Verse 8

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

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 1:23-26 : 23 So they proposed two candidates: Joseph called Barsabbas(also called Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed,“Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen 25 to assume the task of this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26 Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles.
  • Num 26:55 : 55 The land must be divided by lot; and they will inherit in accordance with the names of their ancestral tribes.
  • Num 33:54 : 54 You must divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families. To a larger group you must give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group you must give a smaller inheritance. Everyone’s inheritance must be in the place where his lot falls. You must inherit according to your ancestral tribes.
  • Josh 18:10-11 : 10 Joshua drew lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD and divided the land among the Israelites according to their allotted portions. 11 Benjamin’s Tribal Lands The first lot belonged to the tribe of Benjamin by its clans. Their allotted territory was between Judah and Joseph.
  • 1 Sam 14:41-42 : 41 Then Saul said,“O LORD God of Israel! If this sin has been committed by me or by my son Jonathan, then, O LORD God of Israel, respond with Urim. But if this sin has been committed by your people Israel, respond with Thummim.” Then Jonathan and Saul were indicated by lot, while the army was exonerated. 42 Then Saul said,“Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan!” Jonathan was indicated by lot.
  • Prov 16:33 : 33 The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the LORD.
  • Ezek 48:29 : 29 This is the land which you will allot to the tribes of Israel, and these are their portions, declares the Sovereign LORD.
  • Jonah 1:7 : 7 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.