Shechem, also known as Shechemite, was a Manasseh tribe member living during the time of Egypt and the wilderness, son of Gilead and brother of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shemida, and Hepher, first mentioned in Numbers 26:31.
About Shechem (Numbers 26:31)
2. One of Gilead’s six sons, a descendant of Joseph through Manasseh’s line, and the founder of the Shechemite family (Nm 26:31; Jos 17:2).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Gilead
- Half-siblings 5
- Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shemida, Hepher
- Nieces & Nephews 5
- Ahian, Shechem (1 Chronicles 7:19), Likhi, Aniam, Zelophehad
- Aunts 2
- Daughter of Machir, Hammolecheth
- Uncles 2
- Peresh, Sheresh
- Cousins 6
- Segub (1 Chronicles 2:21), Ulam, Rakem, Ishhod, Abiezer (Son of Hammolecheth), Mahlah (1 Chronicles 7:18)
Key References
the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem,
So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.
All Scripture References (2)
Numbers (1)
the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem,
Joshua (1)
So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.