5 pairs
Joshua 24:14 calls the Israelites to fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and truth, echoing Deuteronomy 10:12 where Moses instructs Israel to fear the Lord, walk in His ways, and serve Him with all their heart and soul.
Thematic focusCovenant Faithfulness, Obedience.
Joshua 24:15 presents a choice to serve the Lord or other gods, similar to Elijah's challenge in 1 Kings 18:21 where he asks the people to choose between the Lord and Baal.
Thematic focusChoice, Allegiance, Idolatry.
Joshua 24:19 warns that God is a jealous God and will not forgive transgressions if they forsake Him, paralleling Exodus 34:14 where God is described as jealous, emphasizing His demand for exclusive worship.
Thematic focusJealousy of God, Exclusive Worship.
In Joshua 24:24, the people affirm their commitment to serve the Lord, similar to the Israelites' response in Exodus 19:8 when they agree to obey all that the Lord has spoken.
Thematic focusCommitment, Covenant Renewal.
Joshua 24:32 records the burial of Joseph's bones in Shechem, fulfilling the oath made in Genesis 50:25 where Joseph asks the Israelites to carry his bones out of Egypt.
Thematic focusFulfillment of Promises, Faithfulness.