Shalem

Shalem is the land and city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, where Jacob came and rested in front of the city after leaving the borders of the land. It is also referred to as having a king, listed among other kings such as those of Hebron, Ai, Gibeon, Adulam, Lachish and Chazar.

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Region: Canaan

Strongest connections in Ancient Text

The Book of Jasher 33 The Book of Jasher 40 The Book of Jasher 45

Key Chapters

The Book of Jasher 33 Jacob goes to Shechem. Prince Shechem defiles Dinah the Daughter of Jacob. Shechem desires her for a Wife. 12 min read The Book of Jasher 40 The Remaining Twenty-one Kings of Canaan, fearing the Sons of Jacob, make a permanent Peace with them. 13 min read The Book of Jasher 45 - An Account of the Families of Jacob's Sons. 7 min read

Key Passages

Shalem in Jasher 33

The Book of Jasher 33:1

And in some time after Jacob went away from the borders of the land, and he came to the land of Shalem, that is the city...

A¹nd in some time after Jacob went away from the borders of the land, and he came to the land of Shalem, that is the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, and he rested in front of the city.

Shalem in Jasher 40

The Book of Jasher 40:23

And on that day, being the seventh day, Japhia king of Hebron sent secretly to the king of Ai, and to the king of Gibeon...

A²³nd on that day, being the seventh day, Japhia king of Hebron sent secretly to the king of Ai, and to the king of Gibeon, and to the king of Shalem, and to the king of Adulam, and to the king of Lachish, and to the king of Chazar, and to all the Canaanitish kings who were under their subjection, saying,

Shalem in Jasher 45

The Book of Jasher 45:11

And Merimah bare unto Naphtali Yachzeel, Guni, Jazer and Shalem, four sons; and Uzith bare unto Gad Zephion, Chagi, Shun...

A¹¹nd Merimah bare unto Naphtali Yachzeel, Guni, Jazer and Shalem, four sons; and Uzith bare unto Gad Zephion, Chagi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi and Arali, seven sons.