Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Joshua 17:7

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Asher: Eusebius says this was a town in his time not far from Neapolis, towards Scythopolis or Bethshan; between which towns it is also placed by the old Jerusalem Itinerary. Michmethah: Situated, probably, east of Shechem, though its precise situation, as well as that of many others, cannot, at this distance of time, be ascertained. Many of these towns were small, and we may rationally conclude, slightly built; and consequently have perished more than two thousand years ago. It would therefore be useless now to look for such places; though in many instances, their ancient names have been preserved, and their sites identified. Several towns even in England, mentioned by Cesar and other ancient writers, are no longer discernible; several have changed their names, and not a few their situation. Jos 16:6-8 Shechem: Jos 20:7, Jos 21:21, Jos 24:1, Jos 24:32; Gen 34:2, Gen 37:12, Gen 37:14; Jdg 9:1; Kg1 12:1, Kg1 12:25; Ch1 6:67 Joshua 17:8

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