Chain Study Through the Bible
Shechem
Trace the theme of Shechem chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Acts.
24
Verses
9
Books
7
Old Testament
2
New Testament
18
Sub-topics
The Chain of Shechem Through Scripture
Old Testament7 books
Genesis
Old Testament4 referencesGenesis 12:6-- Abraham lives in
Genesis 33:19-- 3. Son of Hamor; seduces Jacob' s daughter; killed by Jacob' s sons
Genesis 34-- 3. Son of Hamor; seduces Jacob' s daughter; killed by Jacob' s sons
Genesis 37:12-14-- The flocks and herds of Jacob kept in
Abraham lives in3. Son of Hamor; seduces Jacob' s daughter; killed by Jacob' s sonsThe flocks and herds of Jacob kept in
Numbers
Old Testament1 referenceNumbers 26:31-- 4. Ancestor of the Shechemites
Joshua
Old Testament7 referencesJoshua 17:2-- 4. Ancestor of the Shechemites
Joshua 20:7-- 2. Also called SYCHAR, a city of refuge in Mount Ephraim
Joshua 21:21-- 2. Also called SYCHAR, a city of refuge in Mount Ephraim
Joshua 24:32-- Joseph buried in
Joshua 24:1-28-- Joshua assembled the tribes of Israel at, with all their elders, chiefs, and judges, and presented them before the Lord
+ 2 more references
4. Ancestor of the Shechemites2. Also called SYCHAR, a city of refuge in Mount EphraimJoseph buried inJoshua assembled the tribes of Israel at, with all their elders, chiefs, and judges, and presented them before the Lord+2 more
Judges
Old Testament5 referencesJudges 8:31-- Abimelech made king at
Judges 9-- Abimelech made king at
Judges 9:45-- Destroyed by Abimelech
Judges 9:28-- 3. Son of Hamor; seduces Jacob' s daughter; killed by Jacob' s sons
Judges 21:19-- 2. Also called SYCHAR, a city of refuge in Mount Ephraim
Abimelech made king atDestroyed by Abimelech3. Son of Hamor; seduces Jacob' s daughter; killed by Jacob' s sons2. Also called SYCHAR, a city of refuge in Mount Ephraim
1 Kings
Old Testament2 references1 Kings 12:1-- Rehoboam crowned
1 Kings 12:25-- Rebuilt by Jeroboam
Rehoboam crownedRebuilt by Jeroboam
1 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference1 Chronicles 7:19-- 5. Son of Shemidah
Jeremiah
Old Testament1 referenceJeremiah 41:5-- Men of, killed by Ishmael
400 Years of Silence
New Testament2 books
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 4:1-42-- Jesus visits; disciples made in
Acts
New Testament2 referencesActs 7:16-- Jacob buried in
Acts 7:16-- Called SYCHEM
Jacob buried inCalled SYCHEM
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Acts, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 7 Old Testament and 2 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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Shechem is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 18 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Shechem in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
18 aspects of Shechem found in Scripture
1. Also called SICHEM and SYCHEM, a district in the central part of the land of Canaan(0 verses)
Abraham lives in(1 verse)
The flocks and herds of Jacob kept in(1 verse)
Joseph buried in(1 verse)
Jacob buried in(1 verse)
2. Also called SYCHAR, a city of refuge in Mount Ephraim(3 verses)
Joshua assembled the tribes of Israel at, with all their elders, chiefs, and judges, and presented them before the Lord(1 verse)
Joshua buried at(1 verse)
Abimelech made king at(2 verses)
Rehoboam crowned(1 verse)
Destroyed by Abimelech(1 verse)
Rebuilt by Jeroboam(1 verse)
Men of, killed by Ishmael(1 verse)
Jesus visits; disciples made in(1 verse)
3. Son of Hamor; seduces Jacob' s daughter; killed by Jacob' s sons(4 verses)
Called SYCHEM(1 verse)
4. Ancestor of the Shechemites(2 verses)
5. Son of Shemidah(1 verse)