Shechem

[ shee-kuh m, -kem, shek-uh m, -em ]

/ ˈʃi kəm, -kɛm, ˈʃɛk əm, -ɛm /

noun

a town of ancient Palestine, near the city of Samaria; occupied by Israel 1967–96; since 1996 under Palestinian self-rule: first capital of the northern kingdom of Israel.

Modern name Nab·lus

[nab-luh s, nah-bluh s] /ˈnæb ləs, ˈnɑ bləs/

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Examples from the Web for shechem

If Jacob came to Shechem in peace, the peace was of no long continuance.
Patriarchal Palestine|Archibald Henry Sayce
Then note how far the shepherds had wandered to Shechem, which is a very rich pasturage.
Heroes of Israel|Theodore Gerald Soares
And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard thereof, they entered into the hold of the house of Elberith.
Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature|Various
Men of Shechem too would not be governed from Ophrah if they had any spirit.
Judges and Ruth|Robert A. Watson

They spoke of them as "the foolish people who lived in Shechem."
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

British Dictionary definitions for shechem

Shechem

/ (ˈʃɛkəm, -ɛm) /

noun

the ancient name of Nablus

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