Proverbs 18:18

The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 16:33 Related theme

Proverbs 16:33 affirms that the lot's outcome is from the Lord — the same divine sovereignty behind settling disputes by lot.

1 Samuel 10:21-27 shows Saul chosen king by lot, ending the dispute over leadership — directly illustrating the proverb.

1 Samuel 14:42 uses lot to identify Jonathan as the oath-breaker, resolving the quarrel — a clear example.

Joshua 18:6 Parallel

Joshua 18:6 instructs casting lots to divide Canaan among tribes, settling territorial disputes — direct parallel.

Joshua 18:10 describes the actual lot-casting at Shiloh for land division — fulfilling the same purpose.

Numbers 26:55 commands dividing land by lot — a method to allocate inheritance, preventing tribal contention.

Joshua 14:2 Parallel

Joshua 14:2 describes land inheritance decided by lot — a historical example of using lots to resolve disputes as in the proverb.

1 Chronicles 24:31 uses lot to divide priestly duties among contenders — a fair way to settle assignments.