Shechem

American  

[shee-kuhm, -kem, shek-uhm, -em] / ˈʃi kəm, -kɛm, ˈʃɛk əm, -ɛm /

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.

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Shechem British  

/ -ɛm, ˈʃɛkəm /

noun

1. the ancient name of Nablus

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Example Sentences

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 tribe of Ephraim, accompanied by the greater part of the remaining tribes, turned northwards to the green heights and shady valleys of Shiloh and Shechem.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max

The one went to Seir, the other to Shechem in Canaan.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max

It happened soon after this that Jacob sent his ten older sons with the flocks to Shechem, a place some distance away where there was good grass.

From The Dramatization of Bible Stories An experiment in the religious education of children by Lobingier, Elizabeth Erwin Miller

As certain sanctuaries, Shiloh, Shechem, Bethel, &c., grew in importance, the priesthoods that officiated at them would acquire special prestige.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various