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Judges 20:9 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Judges 20:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 20 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But now this shall be the thing which we will do to Gibeah; we will go up by lot against it;”
Judges 20:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Judges 20:9
This shall be the thing which we will do to Gibeah; we will go up by lot against it (נַעֲלֶה עָלֶיהָ בְּגוֹרָל, na'aleh aleha begoral)—'by lot' (גּוֹרָל, goral) typically indicated seeking divine direction (Joshua 18:6; 1 Samuel 14:41-42; Proverbs 16:33). Israel's use of lots suggests some attempt at divine consultation, yet their implementation reveals they predetermined the outcome. They decided on war before casting lots; the lots merely determined tactical order.This demonstrates the difference between consulting God and informing Him of decisions already made. True divine inquiry means su...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Judges 20:9
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“and princes of God”
“and the lot fell on Matthias”
“Come, let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is on us. So they cast lots”
“the God of Israel”
“but its every decision is from Yahweh.”
“as Yahweh commanded by Moses”
“to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city”