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Sychem

See SHECHEM.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

the Greek form of the word Shechem. It occurs in (Acts 7:16) only. [Shechem]

In the Bible

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Verses where Sychem is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Acts 7:16

    Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.

Scripture on Sychem

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Entries that reference Sychem

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Sychem references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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