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- OverviewJoshua 19receives its inheritance according to the size of its population and the lot cast before the Lord, emphasizing the divine guidance in the distribution
- Cultural ImpactNehemiah 11influencing narratives that focus on rebuilding and commitment. Art The act of casting lots to determine who would live in Jerusalem has been depicted
- Key FiguresNehemiah 11restoration of Jerusalem. Nehemiah organized the repopulation of Jerusalem by casting lots to bring one out of every ten people to live in the city, ensuring
- Key EventsEsther 3plan to destroy all the Jews in the Persian Empire. He casts lots (Pur) to determine the date for this genocide and persuades King Ahasuerus
- OverviewEsther 3thus persuading the king to issue a decree for their destruction. Haman casts lots, or 'pur', to determine the date for this planned genocide, which adds
- Prophetic FulfillmentsPsalms 22callous that they gamble for his clothing. complete The Roman soldiers cast lots for Jesus' clothing at His crucifixion, directly fulfilling this prophecy. John
- Key EventsJonah 1sailors, in fear, cry out to their gods and eventually cast lots to find the cause of the storm, which falls on Jonah. The Storm
- OverviewJonah 1urging him to call on his God for help. The sailors then cast lots to determine who is responsible for the calamity, and the lot falls
- Cross-ReferencesMatthew 27Fulfillment of Prophecy, Betrayal of Jesus. Matthew 27:35 describes the soldiers casting lots for Jesus' garments, fulfilling the prophecy in Psalm 22:18. Fulfillment
- Cross-ReferencesMark 15Mark 15:24 describes the soldiers casting lots for Jesus' garments, fulfilling the prophecy in Psalm 22:18, which foretells the Messiah's suffering
- Cross-ReferencesJohn 19obedience. Sacrifice, Obedience, Foreshadowing of Christ. John 19:24 recounts the soldiers casting lots for Jesus' garments, fulfilling the prophecy in Psalm 22:18, which foretells
- Prophetic FulfillmentsJohn 19divided His clothes. complete This prophecy is fulfilled as the Roman soldiers cast lots for Jesus' clothing, directly echoing the words of Psalm 22:18. Psalm
- SymbolismJohn 19Seamless Garment The seamless garment of Jesus, for which the soldiers cast lots, symbolizes His priestly role and the unity of His mission. In Jewish tradition
- Key EventsActs 1replace Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus and subsequently died. The disciples cast lots, and Matthias is chosen to join the eleven apostles. The Appointment of Matthias
- Key FiguresActs 1witnesses. Matthias Chosen apostle to replace Judas Iscariot. Matthias was chosen by casting lots to take the place of Judas Iscariot, fulfilling the need for twelve
- TopicDivided GarmentsSuffering of Christ Unity and Division The soldiers divide Jesus' garments and cast lots for His seamless robe, fulfilling the prophecy from Psalm
- TopicMatthiasaccount of Matthias's selection as an apostle, highlighting the process of casting lots and the importance of prayer in decision-making. The selection of Matthias
- TopicSeamless GarmentDignity of the Human Person Social Justice Interconnectedness of Issues The soldiers cast lots for Jesus' seamless garment, which symbolizes the unity of Christ's mission
- TopicTribal Inheritancefulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Israel. Joshua casts lots for the remaining tribes, demonstrating reliance on God's guidance
- Cross-ReferencesLeviticus 16Atonement, High Priest, Old Covenant. Leviticus 16:8 describes the casting of lots for the scapegoat, which parallels the choice between Jesus and Barabbas in Matthew