Bible Dictionary
Shechem
Shechem was an important city between Mounts Ebal and Gerizim. It was associated with Abraham, Jacob, Joshua’s covenant renewal, Joseph’s burial, the cities of refuge, and the division of the kingdom.
Biblical Usage
Shechem was associated with Abraham’s altar, Jacob’s settlement, Joshua’s covenant renewal, the promulgation of the Law, Joseph’s burial, and a city of refuge. Rehoboam was appointed king there, and Jeroboam made it his residence. It is mentioned in Stephen’s speech.
Scripture References
Genesis 33:19
Genesis 34
Numbers 26:31
Joshua 17:2
Genesis 33:18
Acts 7:16
Genesis 12:6
Genesis 12:7
Genesis 35:4
Judges 9:37
John 4:5
John 4:39-42
Joshua 24:1-15
Joshua 24:25
Genesis 28:18
Genesis 31:44-48
Exodus 24:4
Joshua 4:3
Joshua 4:8
Joshua 4:9
Joshua 20:7
1 Kings 12:1
1 Kings 12:19
1 Chronicles 7:28
Joshua 24:32
Joshua 21:20
Joshua 21:21
Joshua 24:23-25
Joshua 24:1
Judges 9:1
Judges 9:34-45
1 Kings 12:16
Genesis 34:2-26
Judges 9:28
1 Chronicles 7:19