Strong’s H7927

שְׁכֶם

Part of speech

proper name, of a location; proper name, masculine

Transliteration

Shkem

Pronunciation

SHEH-kem

Definition

Shechem

Meaning

Shekem

Usage

Shechem is a significant location in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with early patriarchal narratives. It is both a city and a region in ancient Israel, situated in the hill country of Ephraim. The name Shechem can also refer to a person, specifically a son of Hamor, a Hivite prince.

Bible references

Genesis 12:6;Genesis 33:18;Genesis 33:19;Genesis 34:2;Genesis 34:4;Genesis 34:6;Genesis 34:8;Genesis 34:11;Genesis 34:13;Genesis 34:18;Genesis 34:20;Genesis 34:24;Genesis 34:26;Genesis 34:26;Genesis 35:4;Genesis 37:12;Genesis 37:13;Genesis 37:14;Joshua 17:7;Joshua 20:7;Joshua 21:21;Joshua 24:1;Joshua 24:25;Joshua 24:32;Joshua 24:32