Why did Roman soldiers cast lots for Jesus clothes while he was dying?
A. It is not commonly known, but Jesus was NOT a poor, wretched beggar. He worked with his father (step-father) Joseph in the family carpentry business, and continued that work as he grew older. He was referred to as the “carpenter’s son” and the “carpenter.” (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) That profession would equate today with someone who was a building contractor and therefore He would have been fairly well off financially. As one who “did no sin”, he would have kept all the laws of health perfectly, and therefore, would keep bathed and clean. His clothing would have been the best he could afford, and therefore NOT beggar’s rags. That is the reason his garments were shared among the soldiers, but for the coat they “cast lots” to see who would have it completely because they didn’t want to divide such an expensive garment. It was fit for a king. As a matter of fact it had been given to him by a king. Let’s take a look at the following scriptures: “When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked wh
