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Genesis 33:18

Genesis 33:18

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Shalem: The word Shalem: in the Samaritan Shalom:, should probably be rendered "in peace," or "in safety;" as it is translated by the Chaldee, Arabic, Coverdale, and Matthewes. , ;

a city of Shechem: Or, rather, "the city Shechem," which was situated in a narrow valley, abounding with springs, between Mounts Ebal and Gerizim, having the former on the north, and the latter on the south; 10 miles from Shiloh, and 34 from Jerusalem. It became the capital of Samaria, after the ruin of the city of that name. ; ; , Sychar, , Sychem, Padan-aram, , , ,

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