Joshua 24:32

And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.

Cross-reference

Genesis 33:19 Historical context

Genesis 33:19 records Jacob buying that same parcel from Hamor's sons, providing the original purchase account.

Genesis 50:25 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 50:25 contains Joseph's oath to carry up his bones, which is fulfilled in Joshua 24:32 by their burial in Shechem.

Exodus 13:19 Historical context

Exodus 13:19 records Moses carrying Joseph's bones from Egypt, continuing the journey to burial completed in Joshua 24:32.

Hebrews 11:22 Prophetic fulfillment

Hebrews 11:22 highlights Joseph's faith in commanding about his bones—this verse records the fulfillment of that instruction.

John 4:5 Citation

John 4:5 explicitly references the parcel Jacob gave to Joseph, located near Sychar, tying the NT to this OT site.

Genesis 48:22 mentions Jacob giving Joseph an extra portion—likely this plot, though the acquisition method differs (sword vs. purchase).

1 Kings 12:1 Historical context

1 Kings 12:1 shows Shechem as the place where Rehoboam became king, adding historical significance to this burial site.

Acts 7:16 Parallel

Acts 7:16 mentions the burial at Shechem, but says Abraham bought the tomb, differing from Jacob in Joshua 24:32.