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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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¶ And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Pa'dana'ram; and pitched his tent before the city.
Genesis 33. 1999
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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
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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
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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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