Bible Dictionary
Sichem
Sichem is an alternate form of Shechem, the ancient city associated with the patriarchs and with Israel’s history.
Definition
Sichem is an alternate form of Shechem, the ancient city named in connection with Abram’s journey through the land of Canaan.
Biblical Usage
Sichem occurs as the form of the name used in Genesis 12:6, where Abram passed through the land to the place of Shechem.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
=She’chem, (q.v.), Gen. 12:6.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Genesis 12:6) [Shechem]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See SHECHEM.</p>