Joshua 24:4
And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau: and I gave unto Esau mount Seir, to possess it; but Jacob and his children went down into Egypt.
Context
This verse from Joshua Chapter 24 connects to 9 cross-references. Joshua assembles all Israel at Shechem and presents a historical survey from Abraham through the exodus and conquest, framing it as God's sovereign acts. He challenges the people to choose whom they will serve—gods of Mesopotamia, Canaan, or the Lord—and …
Other Translations
And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau: and I gave unto Esau mount Seir, to possess it; and Jacob and his children went down into Egypt.
And I give to Isaac, Jacob and Esau; and I give to Esau mount Seir, to possess it; and Jacob and his sons have gone down to Egypt.
And to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau: to Esau I gave Mount Seir, as his heritage; but Jacob and his children went down to Egypt.
Cross References
And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called …
And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.
And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beer–sheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God …
His sons, and his sons’ sons with him, his daughters, and his sons’ daughters, and all his seed brought he …
Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot …
Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,