1 Samuel 14:42
And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.
Cross-reference
Joshua 7:18
Parallel
Joshua 7:18 uses lots to identify Achan as guilty — identical scenario of exposing sin by lot.
Proverbs 16:33
Allusion
Proverbs 16:33 declares every lot decision is from the Lord — direct theological principle validating the outcome of this lot.
Proverbs 18:18
Parallel
Proverbs 18:18 says casting lots settles disputes — exactly what this lot does between Saul and Jonathan.
Jonah 1:7
Parallel
In Jonah 1:7, the sailors cast lots to identify the one responsible for the storm, just as Saul here casts lots to find the guilty party.
Acts 1:26
Parallel
In Acts 1:26, lots are cast to choose Matthias as an apostle—a similar practice but for selection rather than judgment.