Joshua 24:25

The Message

Joshua completed a Covenant for the people that day there at Shechem. He made it official, spelling it out in detail. Joshua wrote out all the directions and regulations into the Book of The Revelation of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up under the oak that was in the holy place of God.

Cross References

Genesis 35:4

They turned over to Jacob all the alien gods they’d been holding on to, along with their lucky-charm earrings. Jacob buried them under the oak tree in Shechem. Then they set out. A paralyzing fear descended on all the surrounding villages so that they were unable to pursue the sons of Jacob.

2 Kings 11:17

Jehoiada now made a covenant between God and the king and the people: They were God’s people. Another covenant was made between the king and the people.

2 Chronicles 23:16

Jehoiada now made a covenant between himself and the king and the people: they were to be God’s special people.

2 Chronicles 29:10

“I have decided to make a covenant with the God of Israel and turn history around so that God will no longer be angry with us. Children, don’t drag your feet in this! God has chosen you to take your place before him to serve in conducting and leading worship—this is your life work; make sure you do it and do it well.”

Nehemiah 9:38

“Because of all this we are drawing up a binding pledge, a sealed document signed by our princes, our Levites, and our priests.” * * *

Exodus 15:25

So Moses cried out in prayer to God. God pointed him to a stick of wood. Moses threw it into the water and the water turned sweet.

Exodus 24:3

So Moses went to the people and told them everything God had said—all the rules and regulations. They all answered in unison: “Everything God said, we’ll do.”

Deuteronomy 29:1

These are the terms of the Covenant that God commanded Moses to make with the People of Israel in the land of Moab, renewing the Covenant he made with them at Horeb.

Joshua 24:1

Joshua called together all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He called in the elders, chiefs, judges, and officers. They presented themselves before God. Then Joshua addressed all the people: