Exodus 13:19

God's Word

Moses took the bones of Joseph with him, because Joseph had made the Israelites solemnly swear to do this. Joseph had said, “God will definitely come to help you. When he does, take my bones with you.”

Cross References

Genesis 48:21

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Now I’m about to die, but God will be with you. He will bring you back to the land of your fathers.

Exodus 4:31

and the people believed them. When they heard that the Lord was concerned about the people of Israel and that he had seen their misery, they knelt, bowing with their faces touching the ground.

Luke 1:58

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very kind to her, and they shared her joy.

Luke 7:16

Everyone was struck with fear and praised God. They said, “A great prophet has appeared among us,” and “God has taken care of his people.”

Acts 7:15

So Jacob went to Egypt, and he and our ancestors died there.

Acts 7:16

They were taken to Shechem for burial in the tomb that Abraham purchased in Shechem from Hamor’s sons.

Hebrews 11:22

While Joseph was dying, faith led him to speak about the Israelites leaving Egypt and give them instructions about burying his bones.

Joshua 24:32

Joseph’s bones, which the people of Israel had brought from Egypt, were buried at Shechem. They were placed in the plot of ground Jacob had bought from the sons of Hamor, father of Shechem, for 100 pieces of silver. The plot was inherited by Joseph’s descendants.