Joshua 24:32

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When the Israelites left Egypt, they carried the bones from the body of Joseph with them. They buried the bones of Joseph at Shechem on the land that Jacob had bought from the sons of Hamor, the father of the man named Shechem. Jacob had bought that land for 100 pieces of pure silver. This land belonged to Joseph’s children.

Cross References

Genesis 50:25

Then Joseph asked his people to make a promise. Joseph said, “Promise me that you will carry my bones with you when God leads you out of Egypt.”

Genesis 33:19

He bought the field where he camped from the family of Hamor, father of Shechem. He paid 100 pieces of silver for it.

Exodus 13:19

Moses carried the bones of Joseph with him. Before Joseph died, he made the Israelites promise to do this for him. He said, “When God saves you, remember to carry my bones with you out of Egypt.”

Acts 7:16

Later, their bodies were moved to Shechem, where they were put in a tomb. It was the same tomb that Abraham had bought in Shechem from the sons of Hamor. He paid them with silver.

Hebrews 11:22

And when Joseph was almost dead, he spoke about the people of Israel leaving Egypt. And he told them what they should do with his body. He did this because he had faith.

John 4:5

In Samaria Jesus came to the town called Sychar, which is near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

Genesis 48:22

I have given you one portion more than I gave to your brothers. I gave you the land that I won from the Amorites. I used my sword and bow to take that land.”

Acts 7:15

So Jacob went down to Egypt. He and our other ancestors lived there until they died.

Genesis 50:24

When Joseph was near death, he said to his brothers, “My time to die is almost here. But I know that God will take care of you and lead you out of this country. God will lead you to the land he promised to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”