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Shechem
[ shee-kuhm, -kem, shek-uhm, -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.
Shechem
/ -ɛm; ˈʃɛkəm /
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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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