Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Matthias

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Bible References

They

Acts 13:19
When He had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, He distributed their land as an inheritance—all of which took about four hundred and fifty years.
Leviticus 16:8
Aaron shall cast lots for the two goats, one lot for the Lord and the other lot for the scapegoat.
Joshua 18:10
And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the Lord, and there Joshua divided the land to the sons of Israel according to their divisions.
1 Samuel 14:41
Therefore, Saul said to the Lord, the God of Israel, “Give a perfect lot.” And Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the people escaped.
1 Chronicles 24:5
Thus they were divided by lot, the one as the other; for they were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God, both from the descendants of Eleazar and the descendants of Ithamar.
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,
But the discipline of fools is folly.
Jonah 1:7
Each man said to his mate, “Come, let us cast lots so we may learn on whose account this calamity has struck us.” So they cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.

Matthias

Acts 1:23
So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias.

General references

Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.