Genesis 33:19
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19 (A) The land where he camped was owned by the descendants of Hamor, the father of Shechem. So Jacob paid them 100 pieces of silver[a] for the property,
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- 33.19 pieces of silver: Or “lambs” or “cattle.”
Genesis 50:24
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24 Before Joseph died, he told his brothers, “I won't live much longer. But God will take care of you and lead you out of Egypt to the land he promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Genesis 50:25
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25 (A) Now promise me that you will take my body with you when God leads you to that land.”
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Exodus 13:19
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19 (A) Moses had them take the bones of Joseph, whose dying words had been, “God will come to your rescue, and when he does, be sure to take my bones with you.”
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John 4:5
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5 (A) and on his way he came to the town of Sychar. It was near the field that Jacob had long ago given to his son Joseph.
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Acts 7:16
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16 (A) Later their bodies were taken back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor.
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