and Aaron is to cast lots over the two goats, ¹  one lot for the Lord and one lot for Azazel. ² 

The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. ¹  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, ¹  “Come on, let’s cast lots ²  to find out ³  whose fault it is that this disaster has overtaken us. ⁴ ” So they cast lots, and Jonah was singled out. ⁵ 

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

A toss of a coin ¹  ends ²  disputes, and settles the issue ³  between strong opponents. ⁴ 

The first lot belonged to the tribe of Benjamin ¹  by its clans. Their allotted territory was between Judah and Joseph. ² 

The men of Judah said to their relatives, the men of Simeon, ¹  “Invade our allotted land with us and help us attack the Canaanites. ²  Then we ³  will go with you into your allotted land.” So the men of Simeon went with them.

Their inheritance must be apportioned ¹  by lot among the larger and smaller groups.

The fourth lot belonged to the tribe of Issachar ¹  by its clans.

The fifth lot belonged to the tribe of Asher ¹  by its clans.

The sixth lot belonged to the tribe of Naphtali ¹  by its clans.

The seventh lot belonged to the tribe of Dan ¹  by its clans.

Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: We will attack the city as the lot dictates. ¹ 

They cast lots, both young and old, according to their families, to determine which gate they would be responsible for. ¹ 

Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; ¹  you make my future secure. ² 

They are dividing up my clothes among themselves; they are rolling dice ¹  for my garments.

Join with us! ¹  We will all share ²  equally in what we steal.” ³ 

The dice are thrown into the lap, ¹  but their every decision ²  is from the Lord. ³ 

But you should go your way ¹  until the end. ²  You will rest and then at the end of the days you will arise to receive ³  what you have been allotted.” ⁴ 

Aaron must then present the goat which has been designated by lot for the Lord, ¹  and he is to make it a sin offering,