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  • It would hardly seem as though the name Shechem already belonged to the city at that time.

    Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

  • The British forces have already captured three out of five of the most prominent places in the country-Hebron, Bethlehem and Jerusalem, while Niblos, the ancient Shechem, is within reach, and Nazareth of Galilee not far beyond their reach at the present time.

    The Imperial Significance of the Capture of Jerusalem 1917

  • When the pasture in Shechem is short, they remove to Dothan; next month they may be somewhere else.

    Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond Budgett Meakin 1886

  • Rehoboam remained in Shechem, fancying himself the sovereign of a united kingdom, until his chief tax gatherer, who had been most imprudently sent to treat with the people, had been stoned to death.

    Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

  • And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city.

    Probably Just One Of Those Funny Coincidences 2006

  • And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city.

    Villaraigosa And Nunez Cut And Run - Video Report 2006

  • ¶ And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Pa'dan–a'ram; and pitched his tent before the city.

    Genesis 33. 1999

  • And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city.

    Commentary on Genesis - Volume 2 1509-1564 1996

  • And Jacob arrived safe and sound at the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, upon his return from Paddan-Aram, and he encamped in front of the city.

    Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

  • However, the distance from Be'er-shebha 'to Shechem is too great for a three days' journey to allow time for a sacrifice after arrival.

    Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

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