Shechem
Americannoun
noun
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But to many Jews, Nablus, which has a population of more than 120,000, is the site of the ancient city of Shechem and part of their biblical birthright.
From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2015
The name of Shechem has not been found in the Tel el-Amarna tablets, but a reference is made to its “mountain,” in the Travels of a Mohar.
From The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
Abram still journeying southward and not as yet knowing where his shifting camp was finally to be pitched, came at last to what may be called the heart of Palestine, the rich district of Shechem.
From The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis by Dods, Marcus
Abimelech spoke to the men of Shechem: "Consider that I am your bone and your flesh; which is better, that 70 men rule over you or I only?"
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max
He bought land at Shechem, and appeared willing to settle there.
From The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis by Dods, Marcus
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