Shechem: Jacob's Well, Joseph's Tomb, Mt. Gerizim, Mt. Ebal, Christ & the Woman at the Well

See a video about biblical Shechem. One of the most important locations in the Holy Land.

Location
1. Biblical Shechem is also known as Sychar in the New Testament, and as Tel Balata and Nablus, today.
2. Shechem is located about 30 miles (48 km.) north of Jerusalem and about 30 miles (48 km.) northeast of Tel Aviv.
3. It was in the Samaria region of Israel in the territory of Ephraim during Bible times.
4. It was on a main north-south travel route that linked the northern and southern parts of Israel.
5. It was also on a main east-west route that linked the coastal plain of Israel with the Jordan Valley.
6. Shechem lies between the two famous mountains of Gerizim and Ebal.
Historical Background
1. Shechem had a significant role in the Bible and is mentioned 58 times.
2. God first appeared to Abraham in Shechem and gave him the promise that he would inherit the land.
3. Abraham and Jacob lived here.
4. Joseph’s bones are buried here.
5. The blessings and curses given on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal took place here.
6. Joshua rallied all Israel and made a covenant with them in Shechem.
7. The nation of Israel became divided in Shechem.
8. Shechem became the capital of the northern tribes of Israel under King Jeroboam’s rule.
9. On top of Mount Gerizim are substantial ruins.
• The Samaritans first built a temple here for worship in the 5th century. Later, in the 2nd century, they built walls around the temple to protect it.
• In the latter part of the 2nd century, the Hasmoneans (Jewish rule from 165–63 BC) destroyed the Samaritan’s temple on Mount Gerizim and the city at the base of the mountain (ancient Shechem).
• During the Roman occupation of Israel, the Samaritans were given permission by the Romans to rebuild their temple and city.
• In 475 AD, under Byzantine rule, the Samaritan temple was destroyed, and a Byzantine church was erected. Later, a monastery was built as well.
10. Jesus met with a Samaritan woman (John 4) at Jacob’s Well in Shechem. Today, the well is inside the Church of St. Photina, which was originally built in 380 AD. Over the years, the church was destroyed a number of times by natural and military forces. The current church building is overseen by the Greek Orthodox Church, which obtained the site in 1893.
11. The Samaritans were a small group of unfaithful Israelites who remained in the land of Israel and intermarried with foreign unbelievers after the deportation of Israel by the Assyrians in 722 BC. They established their own religion at Mount Gerizim and built their own temple. They were despised and rejected by the Jews and considered unclean. The Samaritans, likewise, despised the Jews and had few dealings with them. The Samaritans only believe in the Torah (first 5 books of the Old Testament).
Places of Interest
1. Tel Balata
• Visitor Center
• Northwest Gate
• City Wall
• Fortress Temple
• Joshua’s Stone (Erected after Joshua made a covenant with the Israelites)
• Sacred Courtyard
• Houses
• Eastern Gate
2. Mount Gerizim
• 2nd-century buildings
• Fortified enclosure
• Citadel
• Courtyards
• 2nd-century mansion
• 12 Stone Altar
• Byzantine Church
• Byzantine Gate
• 2nd-century Gate
• Byzantine Monastery
• Eastern Gate
3. Mount Ebal
• Joshua’s Rectangular Altar
• Circular Altar below Rectangular Altar (possibly that of Abraham or Jacob)
4. Jacob’s Well (120 feet, 40 m. deep)
5. Joseph’s Tomb
6. Modern Shechem (Nablus)

[solankipragnesh]

I'm from India and I believe in Jesus Christ . Bohot acha video hai

[mirsadpriganica]

As a Muslim I enjoy Your preaching. Thank You pastor.

[markkallstrom]

This was great, have to go here someday

[samuelredmond]

Would love to go to ISRAEL and see all biblical sites maybe stay for good thank u JESUS

[egidhesen]

These holy lands very much look like my hometown Afrin in Northern Syria, now occupied by Turkey. The olives and rocks remind me of every single moment of my childhood spent in the bosom of Afrin. Whenever I read Genesis it causes me to think we will go back to our land that has been stolen from us. This makes me believe🙏🏻.

[ljptech]

Thanks for the video - the stone that has been rejected became the cornerstone!

[mariefranceteolis]

Merci a vous. Ces un endroit d une richesse grandiose ou la parole de Dieu es présente Jésus allais au endroit précis pour nous donner cet paroles de vie 🙏

[Crazy]

Wow wow, I was born here at hospital, belong to some mission. and parent moved back to Jerusalem .glory to Jesus🙌🏻🇺🇸

[Top_TraxProductions]

Thank you pastor for bringing us to have a site view of Mt Ebal, Mt Sinai, Tomb of Joseph, etc etc .. though physically we are not there. Great views. Praise the Lord & God Bless

[gunnyoneshot]

Joseph's Tomb, AWESOME!! One of my favorite stories in the Bible. I had not realized that so many things took place in 'Shechem.'
The town looks so run down, reminds me of the old back-forty areas of 'Tijuana, Mexico, ' where i often went with other members of my family and friends to give clothing and food stuffs to the poor and the needy.

Thank you for posting this video, Take care and GOD Bless you
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[manfredseidler]

This was a tremendous blessing to me... the Scriptures came alive. Thank you and God bless you.

[malrosee]

Very good video. It is great to see all the places Jesus walked and bible history.

[didosaira]

It's so beautiful place I feel Jesus Christ's presence while watching video and listening to God's word by servant of God, thank you sir God bless you

[deannabrownb]

I can only imagine how the children played and grew up around those old shechem stones over the years. Very beautiful scriptures and work done in this video.

[A.Musa]

My father is from there. I would also mention that Shechem is the same as Nablus. I have been there to many times. I still have family over there.

[ukgaragegold]

This same God, The One True God, is Alive Today & Forevermore!!

[DanielAbrantes]

I'd definitely be pleased to be a tourist in Schechem. One day, one day.

[newnormtrump]

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO WITH RICH HISTORY OF JESUS HIS DISCIPLES

[doeharris]

Excellent, thank you so much for the beautiful readings l found it quite fascinating and would one day like to visit Joseph's tomb and the lovely area. 😊😊😊😊🐱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[sebastianacandelaria]

Thank you, watching your videos is like visiting to those Holy.sites.