Proverbs 18:18
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.”Proverbs 18:18
What Does Proverbs 18:18 Mean?
Proverbs 18:18 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 18:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 16:33“The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.”Nehemiah 11:1“And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.”Numbers 26:55“Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.”Joshua 14:2“By lot was their inheritance, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses, for the nine tribes, and for the half tribe.”Joshua 18:6“Ye shall therefore describe the land into seven parts, and bring the description hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.”Joshua 18:10“And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions.”Joshua 21:8“And the children of Israel gave by lot unto the Levites these cities with their suburbs, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.”1 Samuel 10:21“When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.”1 Samuel 14:42“And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.”1 Chronicles 6:63“Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.”1 Chronicles 24:31“These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.”Nehemiah 10:34“And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the law:”
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