Write down a description of these seven divisions and bring it to me. Then I will draw lots to consult the LORD our God for you.

The men went on their way to map out the land after Joshua had given them these instructions: "Go all over the land and map it out, and come back to me. And then here in Shiloh I will consult the LORD for you by drawing lots."

If two powerful people are opposing each other in court, casting lots can settle the issue.

it is to be your permanent possession. The foreigners who are living among you and who have had children born here are also to receive their share of the land when you divide it. They are to be treated like full Israelite citizens and are to draw lots for shares of the land along with the tribes of Israel.

The Sovereign LORD said, "That is the way the land is to be divided into sections for the tribes of Israel to possess."

They crucified him and then divided his clothes among them by throwing dice.

He destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan and made his people the owners of the land.

You, LORD, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands.

How wonderful are your gifts to me; how good they are!

He chose for us the land where we live, the proud possession of his people, whom he loves.

You have heard my promises, O God, and you have given me what belongs to those who honor you.

For you gave him authority over all people, so that he might give eternal life to all those you gave him.

You are to open their eyes and turn them from the darkness to the light and from the power of Satan to God, so that through their faith in me they will have their sins forgiven and receive their place among God's chosen people.'

(SEE 1:11)