Shechem

Shechem, a son of Gilead and forefather of a Manassite clan.

The name Shechem means “part; portion; back early in the morning”

MaleTribe of ManassehEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 26:31; referred to as Shechem (שֶׁ֫כֶם) or Shechemite (שִׁכְמִי); son of Gilead; a brother of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shemida and Hepher.

Glossary entries

Shechem (Person) Shechemite

Family members

Father: Gilead
Siblings: Abiezer Asriel Helek Hepher Shemida

Alternative names

שֶׁ֫כֶםShechem
שִׁכְמִיShechem

Mentions

Numbers 26:31
…the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem,
Joshua 17:2
So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.