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Tower of Shechem

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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( שׁכם מגדּל , mighdal shekhem ): Mentioned only in Judges 9:46-49 . It seems along with the Beth-millo and the Beth-el -berith to have comprised the three strongest parts of the fortification when Abimelech besieged the town. It was, however, abandoned by its defenders, who took refuge in the Beth-millo, in which they were slain.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Tower of Shechem'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​t/tower-of-shechem.html. 1915.
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