John 4:5
Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
Cross-reference
Genesis 33:19
Historical context
In Genesis 33:19, Jacob buys land near Shechem — the same field later given to Joseph, near Sychar where Jesus stops.
Genesis 48:22
Historical context
In Genesis 48:22, Jacob gives Joseph one mountain slope — the very gift referenced as the field near Sychar.
Joshua 24:32
Historical context
In Joshua 24:32, Joseph's bones are buried in that field — confirming its inheritance significance for Joseph's descendants.
Matthew 10:5
Contrast
In Matthew 10:5, Jesus instructs disciples to avoid Samaritans — a striking contrast to his own ministry in Samaria here.
Genesis 12:6
Historical context
Genesis 12:6 records Abram at Shechem, the region where Sychar lies, grounding the historical location Jesus visits.
Genesis 33:18
Historical context
Genesis 33:18 recounts Jacob's safe arrival at Shechem, linking to the land Jacob later gave Joseph.