Bible Dictionaries
Sychar
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Liar or drunkard (see Isaiah 28:1,7 ), has been from the time of the Crusaders usually identified with Sychem or Shechem (John 4:5 ). It has now, however, as the result of recent explorations, been identified with 'Askar, a small Samaritan town on the southern base of Ebal, about a mile to the north of Jacob's well. Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Sychar'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/sychar.html. 1897.