Shechem, son of Gilead
The name Shechem means “part; portion; back early in the morning.” Shechem is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Numbers 26:31.
Family of Shechem
Who was Shechem?
A descendant of Manasseh (Num. 26:31; Josh. 17:2).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Shechem
- Numbers 26:31
And of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites: and of Shechem, the family of the Shechemites:
- Joshua 17:2
There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.