Joshua 24:32

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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.

Cross References

Genesis 33:19

Then he bought the piece of land on which he had put up his tents. He bought it from the sons of Hamor, father of Shechem, for 100 pieces of silver.

Genesis 48:22

I’m giving you one more mountain ridge than your brothers. I took it from the Amorites with my own sword and bow.”

Genesis 50:24

At last Joseph said to his brothers, “I’m about to die. God will definitely take care of you and take you out of this land to the land he swore with an oath to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

Genesis 50:25

Joseph made Israel’s sons swear an oath. He said, “God will definitely take care of you. So be sure to carry my bones back with you.”

Exodus 13:19

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.”

John 4:5

He arrived at a city in Samaria called Sychar. Sychar was near the piece of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

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.