Lots, casting of means in the bible: Scripture is full of instances of using lots to make a decision Lev. 16:8; Num. 26:55; 33:54; 34:13; Josh. 13:6; 14:1-2; Judg. 20:9; 1 Sam. 10:20-21; 14:40-42; 1 Chr. 24:5, 31,; 14:40-42; 1 Chr. Prov. Prov. 16:33 expresses an opinion on the topic of the Lord’s involvement in this matter.
(in Bible Dictionary)