ESV Reformation Study Bible – Josh 24:32
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Josh 24:32

24:32 the bones of Joseph. The promise believed by Joseph (Gen. 50:24, 25 and notes) now comes to fulfillment.

Jacob bought. See Gen. 33:19. The new situation of owning the land is again contrasted with the time of the patriarchs, who had only the promise of it.