Joshua 24:25

So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and set them a statute and an ordinance in Shechem.

Cross-references

Joshua 24:1 Historical context

Joshua 24:1 sets the scene—gathering all Israel at Shechem before the covenant in v25.

Exodus 24:3 Parallel

Exodus 24:3 shows Moses presenting God's words and people pledging obedience — a direct parallel to Joshua's covenant ceremony at Shechem.

In Nehemiah 10:29, the people take an oath to follow God's statutes, directly echoing Joshua's covenant.

In 2 Chronicles 34:29-32, Josiah reads the law and pledges obedience—a strong parallel to Joshua's covenant renewal.

Deuteronomy 29:10-15 details the people standing before God to enter covenant — Joshua's ceremony in Shechem mirrors this structure.

Deuteronomy 29:1 records another covenant renewal in Moab — Joshua's at Shechem continues this pattern of periodic renewal.

Exodus 24:7 Parallel

Exodus 24:7 has Moses reading the Book of the Covenant and people swearing obedience — same pattern as Joshua's covenant renewal.

Deuteronomy 29:12 describes another covenant ceremony where Israel enters into covenant with God, paralleling this covenant renewal at Shechem.

2 Kings 23:3 records Josiah's covenant renewal with similar language—walking after the LORD and keeping His commandments—strongly paralleling this covenant.

2 Chronicles 34:31 is the parallel account of Josiah's covenant renewal, mirroring the terms and actions of Joshua's covenant here.

Deuteronomy 5:2 recalls the covenant at Horeb — Joshua's covenant at Shechem is a renewal of that same covenant.

Genesis 35:4 Historical context

Genesis 35:4 also records hiding idols under an oak at Shechem—the same location where Joshua makes the covenant, linking covenant renewal with putting away foreign gods.

Deuteronomy 5:3 emphasizes the covenant was made with the living generation — Joshua's renewal applies this same immediacy to his day.

2 Kings 11:17 shows Jehoiada making a covenant between God, king, and people — same covenant-making role as Joshua at Shechem.

2 Chronicles 15:12 describes entering a covenant to seek God — Joshua's covenant also calls for exclusive devotion to the LORD.

In 2 Chronicles 15:15, the people swear with whole heart, mirroring Joshua's covenant at Shechem—a parallel covenant renewal.

In 2 Chronicles 23:16, Jehoiada makes a covenant for the people to be the Lord's—similar to Joshua's covenant.

In Nehemiah 9:38, the people make a written covenant with God, similar to Joshua's covenant at Shechem.

In 2 Chronicles 29:10, Hezekiah resolves to make a covenant with God, echoing Joshua's covenant.