Shechem, an ancient city in Samaria, holds significant biblical importance as a site of God’s promise to Abram, a place of covenant renewal under Joshua, and the location of Jacob’s Well, pivotal in Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman.
In Genesis 13:14-18, God reaffirms His promise to Abram, guaranteeing him and his descendants the land of Canaan, a pivotal moment in the establishment of the covenant relationship between God and Abram.
The Call of Abram is a foundational event in the Bible, marking the beginning of God’s covenant relationship with Abram, later known as Abraham, as he obeys God’s command to leave his homeland and journey to Canaan, receiving promises of nationhood, blessing, and a global impact through his descendants, highlighting his exemplary faith and the divine initiative in the unfolding plan of salvation.
