The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposition of it is from Jehovah.

And they prayed and said, You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen

And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was chosen. And Saul the son of Kish was taken. But when they sought him, he could not be found.

So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by their tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

And he brought near his house man by man, and Achan the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.

And they said one to another, Come and let us cast lots, that we may know on whose account this evil has come upon us. And they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.