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Shechem
Shechem in the Bible — son of Hamor, the Hivite (GEN 33:19, GEN 34:2) who raped Dinah (GEN 34:2). Shechem belonged to the tribe of Hivite. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “part; portion; back early in the morning”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Hivite
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 4 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Shechemproper name
- Hebrew
- שְׁכֶם
- Transliteration
- shəkhem
- Meaning
- shoulder
- Greek
- Συχεμ
- Reference
- GEN 34:2
- Strong's
- H7927
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shechem in the Bible?
Shechem is described in the Bible as son of Hamor, the Hivite (GEN 33:19, GEN 34:2) who raped Dinah (GEN 34:2). Shechem belonged to the tribe of Hivite.
What does the name Shechem mean?
The name Shechem means “part; portion; back early in the morning” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.