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  Tower of Shechem (Shechem) and surrounding region Judges 9:46 When all the men of the tower of Shechem heard of it, they entered into the stronghold of the house of Elberith. Judges 9:47 It was told Abimelech that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together. Judges 9:49 All the people likewise each cut down his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them at the base of the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire on them; so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women. You are free to use up to 50 maps (small or large) for your website or presentation. Please credit Biblos.com. You may not redistribute or resell these materials. For additional permissions, contact us via the Biblos homepage. | TOWER OF SHECHEM (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. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia |