For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs,
Key themes
PeaceInheritanceRestCovenant fidelity
Glossary
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Gezer Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Gezer.
- Shechem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Balatah.