Shechem
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- proper noun
Examples
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Joseph went to Shechem to look for his brother, then they sold him to Egyptian traders...
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At Nablus or the old city of Shechem, we stopped at Jacob's well where Jesus talked about living water to the woman from Sychar.
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In Shechem, God appeared to Abraham, saying, "To your seed I will give this land."
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Genesis 33:18: After Jacob came from Paddan Aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in Canaan and camped within sight of the city.
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Joshua 24:25 On that day, Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he drew up for them decrees and laws.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shechem comes from an old Hebrew word shekhem meaning 'shoulder'. The ancient city called Shechem sits on a high ridge between hills, so its name describes the land as a 'shoulder' and helps you remember the place.