Shechem

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

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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Historical Examples of shechem

And his brethren went to feed their father's flock in Shechem.
Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature
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So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem.
Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature
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When therefore Jeroboam had built him a palace in the city Shechem, he dwelt there.
The Antiquities of the Jews
Flavius Josephus
The Sidonians, who live at Shechem, have sent me the memorial enclosed.
The Antiquities of the Jews
Flavius Josephus
Shechem was therefore the scene of Joshua's farewell address.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua
William Garden Blaikie

British Dictionary definitions for shechem

Shechem

noun

the ancient name of Nablus

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