Bible Dictionary
Shechemites, The
The Shechemites were the family or descendants of Shechem, son of Gilead, within the tribe of Manasseh.
Definition
The Shechemites were the family or descendants of Shechem, son of Gilead.
Biblical Usage
They are listed among the families of Manasseh in the genealogical record.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the family of Shechem son of Gilead. (Numbers 26:31) comp. Josh 17:2