Shechem

[ shee-kuhm, -kem, shek-uhm, -em ]

noun

1. 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.

Shechem

/ ˈʃɛkəm; -ɛm /

noun

1. See Nablus
   the ancient name of Nablus

Example Sentences

By general consent the valley of Shechem holds the distinction of being one of the most beautiful in the country.

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Some of them were important centres of influence, such as Bethhoron, Shechem, and Taanach.

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It was at Shechem that Joshua's last meeting with the people took place.

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And now comes the closing and clinching transaction of this meeting at Shechem.

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When his father sent him to his brethren he knew the way to Shechem and Dothan, and he found his brethren.

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