Of the nature and use of lots a treatise historical and theologicalOf the nature and vse of lots a treatise historicall and theologicall
Of the nature and use of lots a treatise historical and theological; written by Thomas Gataker B. of D. sometime preacher at Lincolns Inn, and now pastor of Rotherhith.Of the nature and vse of lots a treatise historicall and theologicall; written by Thomas Gataker B. of D. sometime preacher at Lincolnes Inne, and now pastor of Rotherhith.
Thomas Gataker 1574–1654London: printed by Edward Griffin, 1619
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There was indeed za special hand of God in this Lottery, (as there is oft in others) as it was done by special appointment from him; in regard whereof it may seem to some worthy to be ranked rather ⟨p. 68⟩among extraordinary Lots; considering especially how fitly the event of it sorted with yJacobs prophetical prediction in his last will and Testament. But yet I take this rather to be the proper place of it: because howsoever there were a special providence of God in it, thereby to fulfil that holy Patriarchs prophecy, yet the main matter that it was applied unto and that was aimed at in it by those that were agents therein, is like to have been no other then zan ordinary partition of such possessions as by conquest and Gods gift were cast upon them, without expectation of any special direction of them, and the Tribes they were drawn for, to such certain parts and seats.
There was indeed za speciall hand of God in this Lotery, (as there is oft in others) as it was done by speciall appointment from him; in regard wherof it may seeme to some worthy to be ranked rather ⟨p. 68⟩among extraordinarie Lots; considering especially how fitly the euent of it sorted with yIacobs propheticall prediction in his last will and Testament. But yet I take this rather to be the proper place of it: because howsoeuer there were a speciall prouidence of God in it, thereby to fulfill that holy Patriarkes prophecie, yet the maine matter that it was applied vnto and that was aimed at in it by those that were agents therein, is like to haue beene no other then zan ordinarie partition of such possessions as by conquest and Gods gift were cast vpon them, without expectation of any speciall direction of them, and the Tribes they were drawne for, to such certaine parts and seates.
Now as the whole Land in general was thus divided by Lot, so in particular were the Cities assigned to the Levites divided among them by Lot likewise according to their Families. For whereas aGod had commanded that 48. Cities in all should be assigned them, more from those that had more, and fewer from those that had less; again, whereas bthe Levites were divided into three Families according to Levies three sons, Kehath, Gershon, and Merari; and cthe Kehathites were subdivided again into two ranks, to wit, the Aaronites or the issue of Aaron, Kehath's nephew by his son Amram, which alone had the Priesthood, and the rest of that house which came not of Aaron; there were dLots cast by them for these their several Families in what Tribes there should Cities be assigned unto each. So that the Princes set down how many Cities each Tribe should afford according to the ⟨p. 69⟩quantity of their possessions and the number of their Cities; as also which Cities in each Tribe should be given them as most convenient for their abode, who were to be dispersed into all parts of Gods people. Which being first by them determined, ethe four Families drew Lots then, which of them should have the Cities set apart in each Tribe; and so fthe Aaronites had 13. in Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin; gthe other Kehathites 10. in Ephraim, Dan, and the one half of Manasseh; hthe Gershonites 13. in Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the other half of Manasseh; and ithe Merarites 12. in Reuben, Gad, and Zebulon• the whole 48. in all.
Now as the whole Land in generall was thus diuided by Lot, so in particular were the Cities assigned to the Leuites diuided among them by Lot likewise according to their Families. For whereas aGod had commanded that 48. Cities in all should be assigned them, more from those that had more, and fewer from those that had lesse; againe, whereas bthe Leuites were diuided into three Families according to Leuies three sonnes, Kehath, Gershon, and Merari; and cthe Kehathites were subdiuided againe into two rankes, to wit, the Aaronites or the issue of Aaron, Kehaths nephew by his sonne Amram, which alone had the Priesthood, and the rest of that house which came not of Aaron; there were dLots cast by them for these their seuerall Families in what Tribes there should Cities be assigned vnto each. So that the Princes set downe how many Cities each Tribe should affoord according to the ⟨p. 69⟩quantitie of their possessions and the number of their Cities; as also which Cities in each Tribe should be giuen them as most conuenient for their abode, who were to be disperst into all parts of Gods people. Which being first by them determined, ethe foure Families drew Lots then, which of them should haue the Cities set apart in each Tribe; and so fthe Aaronites had 13. in Iuda, Simeon, and Beniamin; gthe other Kehathites 10. in Ephraim, Dan, and the one halfe of Manasses; hthe Gershonites 13. in Issachar, Asher, Nephthali, and the other halfe of Manasses; and ithe Merarites 12. in Reuben, Gad, and Zebulon• the whole 48. in all.
And as at their first coming into the Land of promise, the possession of it was in this manner divided by Lot; so at their return again unto it from the Chaldean Captivity, was ka Colony by Lot drawn for the peopling of Jerusalem, one taken of each ten, and so a tenth of the whole company for the storing of the City, beside such as voluntarily offered themselves thereunto, the remnant being left to replenish other places, and to possess the residue of the Country round about. Yea the whole City it self (if we might believe lthe counterfeit Ben-Gorion, or at least his abridger, for the true Josephus saith motherwise) was by Lot shared in three parts by the three seditious Commanders in the time of the Roman siege.
And as at their first comming into the Land of promise, the possession of it was in this manner diuided by Lot; so at their returne againe vnto it from the Chaldean Captiuitie, was ka Colonie by Lot drawne for the peopling of Ierusalem, one taken of each ten, and so a tenth of the whole companie for the storing of the Citie, beside such as voluntarily offred themselues thereunto, the remnant being left to replenish other places, and to possesse the residue of the Countrey round about. Yea the whole City it selfe (if we might beleeue lthe counterfeit Ben-Gorion, or at least his abridger, for the true Iosephus saith motherwise) was by Lot shared in three parts by the three seditious Commaunders in the time of the Romane seige.
As namely first in some cases for the setting out ⟨p. 70⟩of Tithe. nEvery tenth one, saith God, of the Bullocks, or neat, and of thy flocks, or lesser cattle, goats and sheep, as they pass under the rod, shall be holy to the Lord: there shall no regard be had of good or bad, nor any exchange be made of it. For whereas the very tenth indeed, or that which fell in the tenth place precisely was in strict right the Priests due, but which that should be could not easily be known where great herds of neat or flocks of sheep were, this seemed the equallest course, and is enjoined therefore by God, that oevery tenth one of them should be touched and taken, as they came out of the stall or the fold, by the Tithing-mans rod, and so set apart for the Priest. That which God alludeth unto where he telleth his people by the Prophet, that phe would cause them to pass under the rod, and bring them into the Bond of his Covenant: that is, qby a Metaphor taken from Shepherds that count their sheep with a rod or a sheep-hooks rhe would search his people, and sort them, as the Shepherd doth his sheep, to take the better sort of them, srejecting and excluding the rest, into his fold, to be in league with him and under his charge.
As namely first in some cases for the setting out ⟨p. 70⟩of Tith. nEuery tenth one, saith God, of the Ballockes, or neate, and of thy flockes, or lesser cattle, goates and sheepe, as they passe vnder the rod, shall be holy to the Lord: there shall no regard be had of good or bad, nor any exchange be made of it. For whereas the very tenth indeed, or that which fell in the tenth place precisely was in strict right the Preists due, but which that should be could not easily be knowne where great herds of neate or flockes of sheepe were, this seemed the equallest course, and is enioyned therefore by God, that oeuery tenth one of them should be touched and taken, as they came out of the stall or the fold, by the Tithing-mans rod, and so set apart for the Preist. That which God alludeth vnto where he telleth his people by the Prophet, that phe would cause them to passe vnder the rod, and bring them into the Bond of his Couenant: that is, qby a Metaphore taken from Sheepheards that count their sheepe with a rod or a sheep-hookes rhe would search his people, and sort them, as the Sheepherd doth his sheepe, to take the better sort of them, sreiecting and excluding the rest, into his fold, to bee in league with him and vnder his charge.
oUt quo ordine ex stabulis sua sponte exeunt, decimum quodque baculo numerantis tangatur, & segregelur Domino. Jun. ad Leu. c. 27. & R. Sal. Jareb. ibid.Vt quo ordine ex stabulis sua sponte exeunt, decimum quodque baculo numerantis tangatur, & segregelur Domino. Iun. ad Leu. c. 27. & R. Sal. Iareb. ibid.
Again in division of Booties, of prey and spoils taken in war. So are tLots said to have been cast upon Jerusalem when it was sacked by the Chaldees, and uher people by Lot shared among the Conquerors for Slaves: As also xthe Nobles were of Nineveh in the sacking of that City, whether by the Medians, or by the yScythians, by whom it was at several times surprised.
Againe in diuision of Booties, of prey and spoiles taken in warre. So are tLots said to haue been cast vpon Ierusalem when it was sacked by the Chaldees, and uher people by Lot shared among the Conquerors for Slaues: As also xthe Nobles were of Nineueb in the sacking of that City, whether by the Medians, or by the yScythians, by whom it was at seuerall times surprised.
And of Goods otherwise gotten, as by pillage or stealth. As where David complained of his enemies that ythey had parted his garments among them, and cast Lots upon his vesture. Which thing is by zgood writers justly supposed to have been first practised upon David, *what time constrained to fly for fear of his life, his house was rifled by his foes, and his goods to his very garments sea•ed on, and by Lot, it is likely, shared among them: but was questionless, (the aholy Ghost testifieth it) fulfilled in our Saviour, when the Soldiers that executed him, parted his garments among them, and pto save it from quartering, cast Lots apart upon one of them, to wit, the Coat without seam (the rather, qsay some, because garments commonly so woven or wrought, are wont to ravel much away if they be rent,) but the rest of them, or the other two (for rit is not likely that they were above three in all, a shirt, an inner, and an upper coat) being rent into 4. quarters (which smany observe not, and yet tMark evidently saith) uwere likewise by Lot parted to each of the *four a fourth part. What form of Lottery was used by them is not apparent, (as not greatly material) save that the Popish tradition saith it was by casting of Dice, which xthey are said to show to this day three in number (* he may believe it that lift) one at Triers and two other at Saint Saviours in Spain; and so ysome would expound zNonnus when he speaketh of Christs ⟨p. 72⟩passion, though aother with better reason understand him of bMication or shifting of fingers, the one divining or guessing how many the other held up, which the same Author also else-where cmore largely describeth, a dkind of Lottery eanciently much used aswell in serious businesses, as in sport & pastime: Nor hindereth it, but that Nonnus might well mean it, though fthat cannot, as they say, be practised well but between two only at once. gPoets even the best oft-times take liberty beside the precise truth of story, and the ordinary use of those things they deal with. And no marvel therefore if Nonnus should fail somewhat herein, being esteemed one but hof the lower rank of them.
And of Goods otherwise gotten, as by pillage or stealth. As where Dauid complained of his enemies that ythey had parted his garments among them, and cast Lots vpon his vesture. Which thing is by zgood writers iustly supposed to haue beene first practised vpon Dauid, *what time constrained to flie for feare of his life, his house was rifled by his foes, and his goods to his very garments sea•ed on, and by Lot, it is likely, shared among them: but was questionlesse, (the aholy Ghost testifieth it) fulfilled in our Sauiour, when the Souldiers that executed him, parted his garments among them, and pto saue it from quartering, cast Lots apart vpon one of them, to wit, the Coate without seame (the rather, qsay some, because garments commonly so wouen or wrought, are wont to rauell much away if they bee rent,) but the rest of them, or the other two (for rit is not likely that they were aboue three in all, a shirt, an inner, and an vpper coate) being rent into 4. quarters (which smany obserue not, and yet tMarke euidently saith) uwere likewise by Lot parted to each of the *foure a fourth part. What forme of Lotery was vsed by them is not apparent, (as not greatly materiall) saue that the Popish tradition saith it was by casting of Dice, which xthey are said to shew to this day three in number (* hee may beleeue it that lift) one at Triers and two other at Saint Sauiors in Spaine; and so
pNe inutilis redderetur.Aug. in Joan. tr. 218. & Suarez in 3 •om. 2. disp. 38 §. 1.Ne inutilis redderetur.Aug. in Ioan. tr. 218. & Suarez in 3 •om. 2. disp. 38 §. 1.
qResoluta in partes, partes etiam in particulas resoluentur. Simon d• Cassia super Evang. l. 13. Et Baron. amnal. tō. 1. an. 34.Resoluta in partes, partes etiam in particulas resoluentur. Simon d• Cassia super Euang. l. 13. Et Baron. amnal. tō. 1. an. 34.
But to leave these uncertainties, such a Lot as this iSolomon alludeth unto, where he bringeth in thievish Companions not so much kinviting him whom they would persuade to adventure his part with them, (for there is nothing to be adventured lightly on their part but limb and life) as lpromising him, that he shall cast Lot with them, that is, shall have an equal share with them in whatsoever they get: mas those are wont to do and to have that ⟨p. 73⟩deal by way of lawful traffic together in joint stock.
But to leaue these vncertainties, such a Lot as this iSalomon alludeth vnto, where hee bringeth in theeuish Companions not so much kinuiting him whom they would perswade to aduenture his part with them, (for there is nothing to be aduentured lightly on their part but limme and life) as lpromising him, that he shall cast Lot with them, that is, shall haue an equall share with them in whatsoeuer they get: mas those are wont to doe and to haue that ⟨p. 73⟩deale by way of lawfull trafficke together in joynt stocke.
kSor•ē mitt •obiscū. Vulg i. consort noster ••• Vat. Cast thy Lot in among v• Angl.Sor•ē mitte •obiscū. Vulg i. consort noster ••• Vat. Cast thy Lot in among v• Angl.
lSortē conijcies in•er nos, i communis praedae partē e••qun nobiscū sort capies. Jun. & Cart.Sortē conijcies in•er nos, i cōmunis praedae partē e••qun nobiscū sorte capies. Iun. & Cart.
mA legitima negotiatorum societate sumptalocutio. Jun.A legitima negotiatorum societate sumptalocutio. Iun.
To this Head may we further refer the designing or picking out of persons by Lot to be saved or to be slain. So nsome expound that of oDavids measuring out the Moabites with two cords to be destroyed, and with one full cord to be saved alive: though pthe most turn it another way. Yea so smost Interpreters understand Gods speech, where he biddeth the Prophet rpull the flesh piece by piece, every piece of it out of the pot or caldron, and cast no Lot on it: thereby signifying that the people should not be some destroyed and some saved, but should all utterly be destroyed without distinction or difference; though tsome of late understand this also otherwise. But of this use evidently was uthe Lot that was cast on the two Goats, (for it was merely divisory, not divinatory to tell whether was fitter for the service, both being alike fit for it) whereby the one was taken for the Scape-goat to be saved and sent out alive, the other left to be slain and to make a Sin-sacrifice to God in the behalf of his people. And these be all Examples that I find of this Use of Lots in holy writ.
To this Head may we further referre the designing or picking out of persons by Lot to be saued or to be slaine. So nsome expound that of oDauids measuring out the Moabites with two coards to bee destroied, and with one full coard to be saued aliue: though pthe most turne it another way. Yea so smost Interpreters vnderstand Gods speech, where he biddeth the Prophet rpull the flesh peice by peice, euery peice of it out of the pot or caldron, and cast no Lot on it: thereby signifying that the people should not be some destroyed and some saued, but should all vtterly be destroied without distinction or difference; though tsome of late vnderstand this also otherwise. But of this vse euidently was uthe Lot that was cast on the two Goates, (for it was meerely diuisory, not diuinatory to tell whether was fitter for the seruice, both being alike fit for it) whereby the one was taken for the Scape-goat to bee saued and sent out aliue, the other left to be slaine and to make a Sinne-sacrifice to God in the behalfe of his people. And these bee all Examples that I finde of this Vse of Lots in holy writ.
sNon cecidit super eam sors, ut alij perirent, alij saluarentur; sed cunctis communis vent intericus. Hier. in Ezech. quem sequuntur L•uat. Lyra, & Geneu. nota.Non cecidit super eam sors, vt alij perirent, alij saluarentur; sed cunctis communis ven•t intericus. Hier. in Ezech. quem sequuntur L•uat. Lyra, & Geneu. nota.
§ 12. Among profane Writers there is nothing almost rifer then the use of Lots in this kind. xInheritances among Coheirs were by Lot oft divided. For so; to pass by the Poets fiction of ySaturn's three sons that should so part among them Heaven, Sea, and Hell; as also the Grammarians groundless conceit of ⟨p. 74⟩zClaros, aLacedaemon, and divers other places that from hence should have their names: thus, I say, we find bPeloponnesus after the right of possession by joint conquest recovered, parted between Cresphontes, Temenus, and the Sons of Aristodemus; though there were some slight therein used, as we shall hereafter show: Thus cLotharius his four sons, Charibert, Gunthram, Chilperis and Sigebert parted the Realm of France between them after their Fathers decease. Thus dFrederick the second King of Denmark, and Adolf Duke of Holst divided between them the Territory of the elder John of Holst deceased without issue. And thus, saith the Orator, eshould Oedipus his two sons rather have done (and yet in part too it is said they did, itaking either of them their year by turns, as the Lot at first ordered it) and not by mutual war and strife (as at length they did) work either others overthrow.
§ 12. Among prophane Writers there is nothing almost rifer then the vse of Lots in this kinde. xInheritances among Coheires were by Lot oft diuided. For so; to passe by the Poets fiction of ySaturnes three sonnes that should so part among them Heauen, Sea, and Hell; as also the Grammarians groundlesse conceipt of ⟨p. 74⟩zClaros, aLacedaemon, and diuers other places that from hence should haue their names: thus, I say, wee finde bPeloponnesus after the right of possession by joint conquest recouered, parted betweene Cresphontes, Temenus, and the Sonnes of Aristodemus; though there were some slight therein vsed, as wee shall hereafter shew: Thus cLotharius his foure sonnes, Charibert, Gunthram, Chilperis and Sigebert parted the Realme of France betweene them after their Fathers decease. Thus dFredericke the second King of Denmarke, and Adolfe Duke of Holst diuided betweene them the Teritory of the elder Iohn of Holst deceased without issue. And thus, saith the Orator, eshould Oedipus his two sonnes rather haue done (and yet in part too it is said they did, itaking either of them their yeere by turnes, as the Lot at first ordred it) and not by mutuall warre and strife (as at length they did) worke either others ouerthrow.
y[Greek or Hebrew]. Apollod. bibl. l. 1. Hinc Hou•. Il. [Greek or Hebrew] &c. Et Virg. Aen. 1. Non illi imperium pelagi, sed mihi sorte datum. Vise ibi Sernium: sed & Lactant justis. l. 1. c. 11.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Apollod. bibl. l. 1. Hinc Hou•. Il. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 &c. Et Virg. Aen. 1. Non illi imperium pelagi, sed mihi sorte datum. Vise ibi Sernium: sed & Lactant iustis. l. 1. c. 11.
zClaros [Greek or Hebrew]. Ex Nearch. Eust. ad perieg.Claros 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Ex Nearch. Eust. ad perieg.
a[Greek or Hebrew]. cùm inter Heraclidas conuenisset [Greek or Hebrew]. Eustath. Il. ••. & Steph. de urb. [Greek or Hebrew]. Etymol.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. cùm inter Heraclidas conuenisset 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Eustath. Il. ••. & Steph. de vrb. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Etymol.
bUt [Greek or Hebrew], cui sors prinia obtigisset, vel Spartam vel Argos optaret; cui tertia, M•ssenen obtineret. Polyaen. stratag. l. 1. aliter paulò quàm Pausan. M•ssen & Apollod. l. 2. Vise infra cap. 12. § 6.Vt 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, cui sors prinia obtigisset, vel Spartam vel Argos optaret; cui tertia, M•ssenen obtineret. Polyaen. stratag. l. 1. aliter paulò quàm Pausan. M•ssen & Apollod. l. 2. Vise infra cap. 12. § 6.
The Civill Law kwilleth that the goods and chattels of every Courtier deceased, where a fourth part is to come to the Court, be parted by the heir or Executor into four parts, and then lLots cast whether he shall choose his three, or the Court her fourth. Where divers good reasons also of this ⟨p. 75⟩course are rendered: for that mIt is commonly neglected, that is held in common: Men think they have nothing at all, if they have it not apart: and out of an envious disposition (like nthe wrong Mother in Scripture) they suffer things oft to be spoiled rather then an other should have good of them. The like is willed to be done where the choice of some Chattel is bequeathed to divers; or that one that it was bequeathed to dying leaveth divers Executors; if they cannot otherwise agree. oAnd our Common-law likewise, among other courses of partition of Land between partners or female Coheirs, alloweth this for one, pby dividing the Land into parts as equal as may be, and then wrapping up scrolls of each part in as many waxen balls, to be drawn by the Partners, in order of years, out of the bonnet of some other indifferent party.
The Ciuill Law kwilleth that the goods and chattels of euery Courtier deceased, where a fourth part is to come to the Court, be parted by the heire or Executor into foure parts, and then lLots cast whether he shall chuse his three, or the Court her fourth. Where diuers good reasons also of this ⟨p. 75⟩course are rendred: for that mIt is commonly neglected, that is held in common: Men thinke they haue nothing at all, if they haue it not apart: and out of an enuious disposition (like nthe wrong Mother in Scripture) they suffer things oft to be spoiled rather then an other should haue good of them. The like is willed to be done where the choise of some Chatell is bequeathed to diuers; or that one that it was bequeathed to dying leaueth diuers Executors; if they cannot otherwise agree. oAnd our Common-law likewise, among other courses of partition of Land betweene partners or female Coheires, alloweth this for one, pby diuiding the Land into parts as equall as may be, and then wrapping vp scroles of each part in as many waxen balls, to be drawne by the Partners, in order of yeeres, out of the bonnet of some other indifferent party.
lV• rebus totis insortium casum deductis, vel Curiae quadrantis, velhaeredi aut fidei commissario dodrantis electio ex sortis falicitate contingat.
mNatural vi •ū est negligi quod in commune possidetur: vique nil•t habere se, qui n•n totum habeat, arbitretur: denique suam quoque sortem corrumpi patiatur, dumb inuidet alienae.Natural vi •ū est negligi quod in commune possidetur: vique nil•t habere se, qui n•n totum habeat, arbitretur: denique suam quoque sortem corrumpi patiatur, dum inuidet alienae.
oJustin. Institut. l. 2. t. 20. Siinter optandum dissenserint, fortuna sit optionis judex. Et Cod. lib. 6. tit. 42. leg. 3. Sort inter altercantes alhibenda.Iustin. Institut. l. 2. t. 20. Siinter optandum dissenserint, fortuna sit optionis iudex. Et Cod. lib. 6. tit. 42. leg. 3. Sorte inter altercantes alhibenda.
In Cities new built, and at the first settling or altering of estates, as also upon the enfranchising of some that were Foreigners or not free before, had each one oft qhis house, or rportion of Land, or sTribe he should belong to, assigned him by Lot: A thing texpected of the poorer sort at Solon's hand in the alteration of the Athenian estate: but indeed uexecuted by Lycurgus, though not without much ado, in the Spartan Common-weal: as also xby Romulus in the first founding of the Roman estate. And yin Egypt it is reported that they were wont ⟨p. 76⟩yearly by Lot to assign each man or each kindred what Land they should till.
In Cities new built, and at the first setling or altring of estates, as also vpon the enfranchising of some that were Foreiners or not free before, had each one oft qhis house, or rportion of Land, or sTribe he should belong to, assigned him by Lot: A thing texpected of the poorer sort at Solons hand in the alteration of the Athenian estate: but indeed uexecuted by Lycurgus, though not without much adoe, in the Spartan Common-weale: as also xby Romulus in the first founding of the Romane estate. And yin Egypt it is reported that they were wont ⟨p. 76⟩yeerely by Lot to assigne each man or each kindred what Land they should till.
rAn inter se sortiunt vibem atque agros? Ennius Cresph. apud Nonium.
sSitella allata est, ut sortirentur ubi Latini suffragium ferrent. Liu. l. 25. Ex 4. urbanis tribubus unam sortirentur, in quam libertini omnes conijcerentur. Idem l. 45.Sitella allata est, vt sortirentur vbi Latini suffragium ferrent. Liu. l. 25. Ex 4. vrbanis tribubus vnam sortirentur, in quam libertini omnes conijcerentur. Idem l. 45.
t[Greek or Hebrew]. Plut. Solon.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Plut. Solone.
u[Greek or Hebrew]. Plut. Lycurgo.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Plut. Lycurgo.
x[Greek or Hebrew]. Dionys. Hal. antiq. l. 2.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Dionys. Hal. antiq. l. 2.
y[Greek or Hebrew]. Schol. Aristoph. Nub.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Schol. Aristoph. Nub.
After conquest of some Country it was usual both with the aGreeks, bRomans and others, to divide by Lot the Land conquered either among those that had done service, or among others also of their own people. Not to omit that sometime they were too forward in this kind (like cthe Hunter that sold the Coorier the Bears skin ere he had killed or caught her) ddividing more among themselves then either they had presently in possession, or indeed ever attained unto. When a Country was esurcharged with multitude of people, or fnot able to maintain her natives by occasion of long famine; a common course it was by Lot to decide who should bide by it at home, and who go to seek their fortunes abroad. If in war they could not agree on a course; as in the Palestine expedition, commonly called the Holy war, gwhether Tyre or Askalon should first be assaulted, a Lot was used to end the strife. hThe prey taken in the field, or in the sacking of some City, whether it were of goods, jewels and garments, or head of beasts, or ⟨p. 77⟩imens person, was usually parted by Lot. In which kind not unworthy the rehearsing is Probus the Roman Emperors act; kwho when an Horse taken in the field was presented him, reported to be able to travel a hundred miles a day, & every one made account that he would keep it to himself; he said it was a beast lfitter for a flier then a fighter; and bad put it to hazard with the rest of the prey: which being done accordingly, and drawn for one Probus, of which name there were four several men of the sharers, contention grew among them who had right to it; whereupon being once or twice again put into the Lot-pot, when a Probus came out still, it was agreed on all parts, that no other then the Emperor himself should have it.
After conquest of some Countrey it was vsuall both with the aGreekes, bRomanes and others, to diuide by Lot the Land conquered either among those that had done seruice, or among others also of their owne people. Not to omit that sometime they were too forward in this kinde (like cthe Hunter that sold the Coorier the Beares skin ere he had killed or caught her) ddiuiding more among themselues then either they had presently in possession, or indeed euer attained vnto. When a Countrey was esurcharged with multitude of people, or fnot able to maintaine her natiues by occasion of long famine; a common course it was by Lot to decide who should bide by it at home, and who go to seeke their fortunes abroad. If in warre they could not agree on a course; as in the Palestine expedition, commonly called the Holy warre, gwhether Tyre or Askalon should first be assaulted, a Lot was vsed to end the strife. hThe prey taken in the fielde, or in the sacking of some City, whether it were of goods, jewels and garments, or head of beasts, or ⟨p. 77⟩imens person, was vsually parted by Lot. In which kind not vnworthy the rehearsing is Probus the Romane Emperors act; kwho when an Horse taken in the field was presented him, reported to be able to trauell a hundred miles a day, & euery one made account that he would keepe it to himselfe; he said it was a beast lfitter for a flier then a fighter; and bad put it to hazard with the rest of the prey: which being done accordingly, and drawne for one Probus, of which name there were foure seuerall men of the sharers, contention grew among them who had right to it; whereupon being once or twise againe put into the Lot-pot, when a Probus came out still, it was agreed on all parts, that no other then the Emperor himselfe should haue it.
aHinc Aristoph. Nub. [Greek or Hebrew]. Ubi Schol. [Greek or Hebrew]. Et Plut. Pericle [Greek or Hebrew]. Vise Pausan. Attic. Heredot. l. 5. Thucyd. l. 3. alios.Hinc Aristoph. Nub. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Vbi Schol. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Et Plut. Pericle 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Vise Pausan. Attic. Heredot. l. 5. Thucyd. l. 3. alios.
b[Greek or Hebrew], Romull institutum. Dionys. Hal. l. 2. Oi [Greek or Hebrew]. Euseb. Chron. can. Sabinorum terra sort dividitur. Hieron. Aequaliter aut sort agr•s legionibus assignari. Brut•. Cic. ep. 20. l. 11. Vise Appi•. bel. civil. l. 2.〈non-Latin alphabet〉, Romull institutum. Dionys. Hal. l. 2. Oi 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Euseb. Chron. can. Sabinorum terra sorte diuiditur. Hieron. Aequaliter aut sorte agr•s legionibus assignari. Brut•. Cic. ep. 20. l. 11. Vise Appi•. bel. ciuil. l. 2.
cAbstem. fab.
dSic Pomp•iani pridiè pugnam Pharsalicam. Plut. Caesar. Sic Latini Constantinopoli capta Imperij provincias, q•asa orb denicto, sortilò inter se divisere; urbesque & fines inter se permutavere. Nicet. annal. l. 18.Sic Pomp•iani pridiè pugnam Pharsalicam. Plut. Caesare. Sic Latini Constantinopoli capta Imperij prouincias, q•asa orbe denicto, sortilò inter se diuisere; vrbesque & fines inter se permutauere. Nicet. annal. l. 18.
eSic Ambigati Celta nepotes 2. sortibus emissi, alter saltus Hercinios insedit, Italian• alter inuasit. Liu. l. 5.
In distribution of gifts, or rewards, or oalms, where mevery ones turn could not be served, or nthat which many had equal interest in, could not well be divided; it was by Lot designed which way, or to whom they should go. pBy Lot Danaus is reported to have disposed of his Daughters among the sons of Aegyptus: qBy it the two Tarquines Titus and Aruns are by some said to have decided, whether should have the kissing of their Mother first; when the Oracle had told them that He should reign that gave his Mother the first kiss: wherein ⟨p. 78⟩rBrutus their Cozen is reported to have gone beyond them both by kissing his grand-mother the Ground: But sothers say that they agreed both to kiss her at once. tBy it Paris and Helen are likewise said to have decided the controversy between them about the naming of a Daughter that he had by her, whether it should bear his name or hers.
In distribution of gifts, or rewards, or oalmes, where meuery ones turne could not be serued, or nthat which many had equall interest in, could not well be diuided; it was by Lot designed which way, or to whom they should go. pBy Lot Danaus is reported to haue disposed of his Daughters among the sonnes of Aegyptus: qBy it the two Tarquines Titus and Aruns are by some said to haue decided, whether should haue the kissing of their Mother first; when the Oracle had told them that He should raigne that gaue his Mother the first kisse: wherein ⟨p. 78⟩rBrutus their Cozen is reported to haue gone beyond them both by kissing his grand-mother the Ground: But sothers say that they agreed both to kisse her at once. tBy it Paris and Helen are likewise said to haue decided the controuersie betweene them about the naming of a Daughter that he had by her, whether it should beare his name or hers.
oIn defunctorum locum, qui annonam publicam acciperent, quotannis sorte suffecti sunt. Suet. I•l. c. 41.
mIn serui• ex testamento manumittendis, ubi omnes non possunt, &c. sortiri cos opertobit, •e quam ambitionis vel gratiae suspicionem Praetor subeat. Digest. lib. 40. tit. 5. leg. 24. Sic coniectis in aquae fitulam sortibus de ancilla ducenda sortiu• tur serui d••, in Planti Casina: quam sortem •um divinatoria Meursius frustra confundit ad Cas. c. 3.In serui• ex testamento manumittendis, vbi omnes non possunt, &c. sortiri cos opertobit, •e quam ambitionis vel gratiae suspicionem Praetor subeat. Digest. lib. 40. tit. 5. leg. 24. Sic coniectis in aquae fitulam sortibus de ancilla ducenda sortiu• tur serui d••, in Planti Casina: quam sortem •um diuinatoria Meursius frustra confundit ad Cas. c. 3.
nSortitur dominos, ne laceretur avis. Mart. l. 8. ep 78. Sic lego, quod vulgò, noc laceratur.Sortitur dominos, ne laceretur auis. Mart. l. 8. ep 78. Sic lego, quod vulgò, noc laceratur.
p[Greek or Hebrew]. Apollador. l. 1.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Apollador. l. 1.
qUtter prior matri osculum daret, sorti permittunt. Liu. l 1.Vter prior matri osculum daret, sorti permittunt. Liu. l 1.
rLiu. l. 1. & H. lic. l. 4.
s[Greek or Hebrew]. Dionys. Hal. l. 4.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Dionys. Hal. l. 4.
uWhere it is uncertain in certain cases at the Civill law whether party is Plaintiff and whether Defendant, both commencing suite; as they may, at once, either against other, not the main business or suite it self, as some mistake it, but xthat doubt only is put to the decision of a Lot. yAnd so is likewise by the same Civill-law the custody of Cautions or Evidences among those that are equally Coheirs. At the election of a Pope zthe Cardinals in the Conclave have their Cells assigned them by Lot.
uWhere it is vncertaine in certaine cases at the Ciuill law whether party is Plantiffe and whether Defendant, both commencing suite; as they may, at once, either against other, not the maine busines or suite it selfe, as some mistake it, but xthat doubt onely is put to the decision of a Lot. yAnd so is likewise by the same Ciuill-law the custody of Cautions or Euidences among those that are equally Coheires. At the election of a Pope zthe Cardinals in the Conclaue haue their Cells assigned them by Lot.
uIn tribus judicijs, familiae herciscundae, communi dividundo, & finium regundorum, quaeritur quis actor intelligatur, quia par omnium causa videtur. Caius Dig. lib. 5. tit. 1. leg. 13.In tribus iudicijs, familiae herciscundae, communi diuidundo, & finium regundorum, quaeritur quis actor intelligatur, quia par omnium causa videtur. Caius Dig. lib. 5. tit. 1. leg. 13.
xCum ambo ad judiciū provocant, sort decerni solet. Ulpian. ibid l. 14.Cum ambo ad iudiciū prouocant, sorte decerni solet. Vlpian. ibid l. 14.
ySortiri oportet, apud quem esse debeant. Caius l. 10. t. 2. l. 5. ubi Gloss. vel ut uni per sortem omnia, vel ut una uni, alia alij, ut in vestibus Christi.Sortiri oportet, apud quem esse debeant. Caius l. 10. t. 2. l. 5. vbi Gloss. vel vt vni per sortem omnia, vel vt vna vni, alia alij, vt in vestibus Christi.
zCellae per litre as fignatae sort patribus distribuuntur pridiè quàm ingrediuntur Conclave. Marcel. Corc. Cerem. sacr. l. 1. s. 1. c. 2. Et Continuator Ursper. ubi de Synodo Basil.Cellae per liter as fignatae sorte patribus distribuuntur pridiè quàm ingrediuntur Conclaue. Marcel. Corc. Cerem. sacr. l. 1. s. 1. c. 2. Et Continuator Vrsper. vbi de Synodo Basil.
At their asolemn Feasts, bsacred or public especially, in ancient times had each one his mess of meat by Lot assigned him. Where observe we withal that as among the Hebrews Gods people, cGods part in the tithe of their Cattle was by Lot set apart; and damong the Heathen likewise, where ⟨p. 79⟩by some solemn vow a tenth of the increase either of the fruits of the earth, or of their cattle had bin before made over to their Idols: as also the eArabians are reported in old time to have consecrated yearly a third part of their cinnamon, which the Lot lighted on, to the Sun, and that the Sun, as they ffable, should fire that part of himself. So among those Heathen in that their festival Lottery, gthe mess first drawn was held holy and accounted some Gods share, Mercuries most usually, whom they deemed President of Lottery: That which I take rather therefore to be termed hMercuries Lot, then that which iothers say of an Olive leaf, without any good ground: And in the division of Lands before mentioned at the settling of new kColonies or lEstates, some part was usually by Lot set apart for sacred uses in the first place.
At their asolemne Feasts, bsacred or publike especially, in auncient times had each one his messe of meate by Lot assigned him. Where obserue we withall that as among the Hebrewes Gods people, cGods part in the tithe of their Cattle was by Lot set apart; and damong the Heathen likewise, where ⟨p. 79⟩by some solemne vow a tenth of the encrease either of the fruites of the earth, or of their cattle had bin before made ouer to their Idoles: as also the eArabians are reported in old time to haue consecrated yeerely a third part of their cinamon, which the Lot lighted on, to the Sunne, and that the Sunne, as they ffable, should fire that part of himselfe. So among those Heathen in that their festiuall Lotery, gthe messe first drawne was held holy and accounted some Gods share, Mercuries most vsually, whom they deemed President of Lotery: That which I take rather therefore to be termed hMercuries Lot, then that which iothers say of an Oliue leafe, without any good ground: And in the diuision of Lands before mentioned at the setling of new kColonies or lEstates, some part was vsually by Lot set apart for sacred vses in the first place.
a[Greek or Hebrew]. Plus. Sympos. probl. l. 2. c. 10. Et ibid. [Greek or Hebrew]. Hinc. Aristoph. Equit. [Greek or Hebrew]. Vise Suid. & Erasm. Chill. 3. cent. 6. adag. 1. Sed & Cato Uticen•is in conuivio sortitione facta [Greek or Hebrew], instantibus conuivis ut primas to•eret, negavit id inuita Venere fieri oportere. Plut. Cat.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Plus. Sympos. probl. l. 2. c. 10. Et ibid. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Hinc. Aristoph. Equit. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Vise Suid. & Erasm. Chil. 3. cent. 6. adag. 1. Sed & Cato Vticen•is in conuiuio sortitione facta 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, instantibus conuiuis vt primas to•eret, negauit id inuita Venere fieri oportere. Plut. Cat.
b[Greek or Hebrew]. Plut. probl. l. 2. c. 10. Vise Athen dipnos. l. 1. & Rhodig. antiq. l. 14. c. 55.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Plut. probl. l. 2. c. 10. Vise Athen dipnos. l. 1. & Rhodig. antiq. l. 14. c. 55.
dSic Pelasgi decimam Dijs dandy voto damnati [Greek or Hebrew]. Ex My•silo Dionys. Hal. antiq. l. 1.Sic Pelasgi decimam Dijs dandi voto damnati 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Ex My•silo Dionys. Hal. antiq. l. 1.
e[Greek or Hebrew], &c. Th•ophr. de plant l. 9 c. 5. Famaest cum sole dividi; ternas partes fieri; sorte cremia discerni: quod Solicesserit, relictum sponte conflagrare. Plin. l. 12. c. 19.
Poets euen the best oft-times take libertie beside the precise truth of story, and the ordinary vse of those things they deale with. And no maruell therefore if Nonnus should faile somewhat herein, being esteemed one but
uEtiā v•stomenta reliqua sort divisa. Ambr. in Luc. 23. & exhort. ad Virg. & Theophyl ad Marc. 15. & Glos. ad Digest lib. 10. tit. 2. le•. 5.Etiā v•stomenta reliqua sorte diuisa. Ambr. in Luc. 23. & exhort. ad Virg. & Theophyl ad Marc. 15. & Glos. ad Digest lib. 10. tit. 2. le•. 5.
*Quat•or n. milites erant. Au. in 10.118. id quod [Greek or Hebrew]. a•Act. 12.4.Quat•or n. milites erant. Au. in 10.118. id quod 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. a•Act. 12.4.
xCaluin. de reliq. & Becon of Romish relics.Caluin. de reliq. & Becon of Romish reliques.
*•tred•t Jud•us Apella, sed Non ego credulus illis.•tred•t Iud•us Apella, sed Non ego credulus illis.
yDactylis, i.•alú, •esseris, aleisuè è manu crisis: Gallicè un dét, five dé (dice.) Hadr. Jun. & Fr. Nans. in Non. par.Dactylis, i.•alú, •esseris, aleisuè è manu ••issis: Gallicè un dét, fiue dé (dice.) Hadr. Iun. & Fr. Nans. in Nonn. par.
z[Greek or Hebrew].-Non. parap. Joan.〈non-Latin alphabet〉.-Nonn. parap. Ioan.
aFalkenberg. in Non. dio•.
b[Greek or Hebrew]. Gloss.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Gloss.
c[Greek or Hebrew]. Non. Dionys. l 33.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Non. Dionys. l 33.
dMicare est sor•iri digitis Nonius de propr. serm o• [Greek or Hebrew]. Ptol m. H• phaest. his•. n••al. 4. qui & im • tionē •ius Helenae tribuit: in Pho•ij biblioth. 1•0. Quid sorsest? quod micare, quod talos, tesser. • i•cere. Cic. divin. l. 2.Micare est sor•iri digitis Nonius de propr. serm o•〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Ptol m. H• phaest. his•. n••al. 4. qui & im • tionē •ius Helenae tribuit: in Pho•ij biblioth. 1•0. Quid sorsest? quod micare, quod talos, tesser. • i•cere. Cic. diuin. l. 2.
eVude natū p•overbium de homine qui certiss•ma esset fide, Dign•m esse quicum in tenebris •icetur. Cic. Ossic. l 3. & sin. l. 2. quod de lusu acceptum Eras. chill. c. cent. 8. ad 23. ad contractus verèretulit Casaub ad Suet. Aug.Vude natū p•ouerbium de homine qui certiss•ma esset fide, Dign•m esse quicum in tenebris •icetur. Cic. Ossic. l 3. & sin. l. 2. quod de lusu acceptum Eras. chil. c. cent. 8. ad 23. ad contractus verèretulit Casaub ad Suet. Aug.
fDuorum tantum est. Nans.
gSic Homerus Solē singit per •unciù boū suorū caed•m resciscere Odyss •.de quo tamen alibi, [Greek or Hebrew]. Et Il.•. lovē fulgurare ubi ningit. Scal. Poet. l. 5. c. 2. Apud Virg. Aen. 6. Palin•us Aeneam portus Velin•s requirere jubet, qui post ann. 600. •o nomine primum n•ncupati. Ge•. noct. At. l. 10. c. 16. Idē po•tū describit, qualis nullus spianinora Africana. Seru. ad Aen. 1. Ceruorū agmen ibid. ab Aenea repertins. Cùn cer•os Africa serè sola non gignat. Pli hist. not. l. 8 c. 34. & Arist. hist. animal. 18. c. 28Sic Homerus Solē singit per •unciù boū suorū caed•m resciscere Odyss •.de quo tamen alibi, 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Et Il.•. louē fulgurare vbi ningit. Scal. Poet. l. 5. c. 2. Apud Virg. Aen. 6. Palin•us Aeneam portus Velin•s requirere iubet, qui post ann. 600. •o nomine primum n•ncupati. Ge•. noct. Att. l. 10. c. 16. Idē po•tū describit, qualis nullꝰ spiāinora Africana. Seru. ad Aen. 1. Ceruorū agmen ibid. ab Aenea repertīs. Cùn cer•os Africa serè sola non gignat. Pli hist. nat. l. 8 c. 34. & Arist. hist. animal. 18. c. 28
hMimū ridiculū. Jos. Scal. ep. ad Salmas.Mimū ridiculū. Ios. Scal. ep. ad Salmas.
cDeditque sors Char. sedem habere Parisios, Gunt. Aurelias, Chill. Suessionas, Sig. Remos. Greg. Tur. hist. l. 4. c. 22.Deditque sors Char. sedem habere Parisios, Gunt. Aurelias, Chil. Suessionas, Sig. Remos. Greg. Tur. hist. l. 4. c. 22.
dChytrae• in Judic. c. 1.Chytrae• in Iudic. c. 1.
e[Greek or Hebrew]. Dion. Chrys. 64.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Dion. Chrys. 64.
iHinc Stat. Theb. 1. -jam sorte carebat Dilatus Polynicis honos. Et l. 2. - animum subit illa dies, qua sorte benigna Fratris Echio•ia sleterat privatus in aula. Et Eteocles, Quae sors justa mihi, qua non indebitus annis Sceptra dicavit honos, teneo, aeternumque tenebo.Hinc Stat. Theb. 1. -iam sorte carebat Dilatus Polynicis honos. Et l. 2. - animum subit illa dies, qua sorte benigna Fratris Echio•ia sleterat priuatus in aula. Et Eteocles, Quae sors iusta mihi, qua non indebitus annis Sceptra dicauit honos, teneo, aeternumque tenebo.
Sic Ambigati Celta nepotes 2. sortibus emissi, alter saltus Hercinios insedit, Italian••lter inuasit. Liu. l. 5.
fSic Lydus Rex cum filio, ut Heredot. l. 1. Lydus & Tyrrhenus fratres, ut Paterc. l. 1. sterilitate frugum compulsi, sortiti sunt, uter cum parte multitudinis patriae d•cedere•. Sors T. contigit. Sic sub Suione Rege fame inualescente, Dani patria excessuri sort deligun•ur. Saxo Gram hist. Dan. l. 8.Sic Lydus Rex cum filio, vt Heredot. l. 1. Lydus & Tyrrhenus fratres, vt Paterc. l. 1. sterilitate frugum compulsi, sortiti sunt, vter cum parte multitudinis patriae d•cedere•. Sors T. contigit. Sic sub Suione Rege fame inualescente, Dani patria excessuri sorte deligun•ur. Saxo Gramm hist. Dan. l. 8.
gPlacuit sort definiti. Sors super Tyrum cecidit. Guil. Tyr. bell. sacr. l. 12. c 24.Placuit sorte definiti. Sors super Tyrum cecidit. Guil. Tyr. bell. sacr. l. 12. c 24.
hPraedam sortiri soliti Victores. Seru. ad i•ud Virg. Aen. 9. Si caper Italiam - Contigerit victory, & praedaducere sortem. Mulieres Delphi a••ata [Greek or Hebrew] mo•ilia apud Athenaeum l. 6.Praedam sortiri soliti Victores. Seru. ad i•ud Virg. Aen. 9. Si capere Italiam - Contigerit victori, & praedaducere sortem. Mulieres Delph• a••ata 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 mo•ilia apud Athenaeum l. 6.
iCaptivi inter Victors sort dividebantur. Seru. ad i•ud. Aen. 2.0 felix, una ante alias Priameia Virgo, Jussa mori; quae sortitus non pertulit v•os. Hinc Eurip. Troad. [Greek or Hebrew]. Et Senec. Versata dominos urna ca• tivis dedit. It, Domum ace Priami è nuribus & natis legeus Sortitur urna. Praeda quē vilis sequar? Ithaco obtigisti praeda nolenti brevis. de Hecuba: qua de & Our •. Met. l. 13. - ô modò regia coniux: - Nunc etiam praeda mala sors. Et Helena apud Sen. Quam quisque famulam traheret incerto diu Casu pependit: me ma'us traxit statim Sine sorte Dominus.Captiui inter Victores sorte diuidebantur. Seru. ad i•ud. Aen. 2.0 foelix, vna ante alias Priameia Virgo, Iussa mori; quae sortitus non pertulit v•os. Hinc Eurip. Troad. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Et Senec. Versata dominos vrna ca• tiuis dedit. It, Domum acce Priami è nuribus & natis legeus Sortitur vrna. Praeda quē vilis sequar? Ithaco obtigisti praeda nolenti breuis. de Hecuba: qua de & Our •. Met. l. 13. - ô modò regia coniux: - Nunc etiam praeda mala sors. Et Helena apud Sen. Quam quisque famulam traheret incerto diu Casu pependit: me ma'us traxit statim Sine sorte Dominus.
Ptolom. Hephaest. apud Photium: [Greek or Hebrew].Ptolom. Hephaest. apud Photium: 〈non-Latin alphabet〉.
〈non-Latin alphabet〉, &c. Th•ophr. de plant l. 9 c. 5. Famaest cum sole diuidi; ternas partes fieri; sorte cremia discerni: quod Solicesserit, relictum sponte conflagrare. Plin. l. 12. c. 19.
f[Greek or Hebrew]. Theophr.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Theophr.
g[Greek or Hebrew]. Eumaeus apud Homerum Odyss. [Greek or Hebrew].〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Eumaeus apud Homerum Odyss. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉.
h[Greek or Hebrew]. Pollux l 6. c. 9. [Greek or Hebrew]. Hesych. & Phavor. lex.〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Pollux l 6. c. 9. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. Hesych. & Phauor. lex.
