So in accordance with the LORD's command the people of Israel gave the Levites certain cities and pasture lands out of their own territories.

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.

Divide the land among the various tribes and clans by drawing lots, giving a large piece of property to a large clan and a small one to a small clan.

These cities will belong to the Levites, and they will live there. The pasture land will be for their cattle and all their other animals.

People cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the answer.

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

they went to Moses, Eleazar, and the other leaders of the community and said,