Overview
The Shechemites were a clan within the tribe of Manasseh, descended from Shechem son of Gilead. They appear in the biblical census as one of the family groups counted during Israel's time in the wilderness, representing the organized structure of the twelve tribes.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Gilead: Jeezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Shemida, and Hepher" (Numbers 26:30, ESV). "These are the sons of Manasseh according to their clans; and those who were numbered of them were fifty-two thousand seven hundred" (Numbers 26:34, ESV).
Application
The detailed genealogies and census records remind believers that God knows and accounts for His people by name, demonstrating His intimate care and the importance of covenant community within God's redemptive plan.
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Full Topical Reference List
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