Jos 14:2, 1Sa 14:41-42, 1Ch 24:5, Neh 11:1, Pro 16:33, Jon 1:7 | TSK | STEP | lot.Though God had sufficiently pointed out by the predictions of Jacob and Moses what portions he designed for each tribe, yet we readily discern an admirable proof of His wisdom, in the orders he gave to decide them by lot. By this means the false interpretations which might have been given to the words of Jacob and Moses were prevented; and by striking at the root of whatever might occasion jealousies and disputes among the tribes, he evidently secured the honesty of those appointed to distribute the conquered lands of Canaan. Besides, the success of this method gave a fresh proof of the divinity of the Jewish religion, and the truth of its oracles. Each tribe finding itself placed by lot exactly in the spot where Jacob and Moses foretold, it was evident that Providence had equally directed both the predictions and that lot; and it would be the greatest folly and presumption not to acknowledge the inspiration of God in the words of Jacob and Moses; the direction of his hand in the lot, and his providence in the event.

Joshua 14:2

lot.Though God had sufficiently pointed out by the predictions of Jacob and Moses what portions he designed for each tribe, yet we readily discern an admirable proof of His wisdom, in the orders he gave to decide them by lot. By this means the false interpretations which might have been given to the words of Jacob and Moses were prevented; and by striking at the root of whatever might occasion jealousies and disputes among the tribes, he evidently secured the honesty of those appointed to distribute the conquered lands of Canaan. Besides, the success of this method gave a fresh proof of the divinity of the Jewish religion, and the truth of its oracles. Each tribe finding itself placed by lot exactly in the spot where Jacob and Moses foretold, it was evident that Providence had equally directed both the predictions and that lot; and it would be the greatest folly and presumption not to acknowledge the inspiration of God in the words of Jacob and Moses; the direction of his hand in the lot, and his providence in the event.

Nu 26:55,56; 33:54; 34:13; Ps 16:5,6; Pr 16:33; 18:18; Mt 25:34

1 Samuel 14:41-42

Therefore.Both the Septuagint and Vulgate add much to this verse: [Kai eipe Saoul, Kyrie Lo Theos Israel, ti Loti ouk apekrithes to doulo sou semeron? ei en emoi e en lonathan to Luio mou he adikia, Kyrie ho Theos Israel dos delous kai ean tade eipe, dos de to lao sou Israel, dos de osioteta, k.t.l.] {Et dixit Saul ad Dominum Deum Israel; Domine Deus Israel da indicium: quid est quòd non responderis servo tuo hodie? Si in me, aut in Jonatha filio meo est iniquitas hæc, da ostensionem: aut si hæc iniquitas est in populo tuo, da sanctitatem, etc.} "And Saul said [to the Lord God of Israel, Vulg.] Lord God of Israel [give a sign, Vulg.] Why is it that thou has not answered thy servant to-day? If the iniquity be in me, or in my son Jonathan, [O Lord God of Israel, LXX.] make it manifest; and if thou say thus, give to thy people Israel, give mercy," etc., [but Vulg. Or, if this iniquity be in thy people, give sanctification," etc.]

Give a perfect lot. or, Shew the innocent.

Pr 16:33; Ac 1:24

And Saul.

10:20,21; Jos 7:16-18; Jon 1:7

escaped. Heb. went forth.

1 Chronicles 24:5

they divided by lot.

Jos 18:10; Pr 16:33; Jon 1:7; Ac 1:26

the governors.

9:11; 2Ch 35:8; Ne 11:11; Mt 26:3; 27:1; Ac 4:1,6; 5:24

Nehemiah 11:1

1 The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.

3 A catalogue of their names.

20 The residue dwell in other cities.

the rulers.

7:4,5; De 17:8,9; Ps 122:5

cast lots.Jerusalem certainly had many inhabitants at this time, but not sufficient to preserve the city, which was now encompassed with a wall, the building of which was going on fast. Nehemiah, therefore, obliged one-tenth of the country people to come and dwell in it, that the population might be sufficient for the defence of the city. Some volunteered their services, which was at that time considered a sacrifice to patriotism; as Jerusalem then afforded very few advantages, and was a place of considerable danger: hence "the people blessed them that willingly offered themselves."

10:34; Jos 18:10; 1Ch 26:13; Pr 16:33; Ac 1:24

one of ten.

Jud 20:9,10

the holy.

18; Isa 48:2; 52:1; Mt 4:5; 27:53

Proverbs 16:33

Nu 26:55-65; Jos 7:14; 18:5,10; 1Sa 14:41,42; Ne 11:1; Jon 1:7

Ac 1:26

Jonah 1:7

every.

Jud 7:13,14; Isa 41:6,7

and let.

Jos 7:14-18; Jud 20:9,10; 1Sa 10:20,21; 14:41,42; Es 3:7; Ps 22:18

Pr 16:33; Mt 27:35; Ac 1:23-26; 13:19

for.

Jos 7:10,13; 22:16-20; 1Sa 14:38,39; Job 10:2

and the.

Nu 32:23; Jos 7:18; 1Co 4:5