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And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.

What does Genesis 12:6 mean?

Abram found the country peopled by Canaanites, who were bad neighbours. He journeyed, going on still.

Key themes

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Keep this verse inside Genesis 12:6-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Moreh Place

Biblical tree. Modern identification: Tell Balatah.

Shechem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Balatah.