The bones of Joseph, which the Israelites had brought along with them when they left Egypt, were buried at Shechem, in the plot of land Jacob had bought from the sons of Hamor for 100 pieces of silver. This land was located in the territory allotted to the descendants of Joseph.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And the bones of Joseph, and so on. The time when the bones of Joseph were buried is not mentioned; but it is easy to infer that the Israe…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought
up out of Egypt
At the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Joseph died in Egypt, but gave command concerning his bones, that they should not rest in their grave until Israel had rest in the land of promise.…