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The Covenant at Shechem — The Founding Pact of the Tribes (Joshua 24)

ברית שכם

Author: Tradition joshuéenne (XIIe siècle av. J.-C.)

Date: c. XIIe siècle av. J.-C.

Preservation: Tradition manuscrite biblique, site archéologique de Tell Balata (Naplouse)

deposited on April 16, 2026 · Intersection register · custodian, not owner

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Joshua 24 narrates the assembly at Shechem where Joshua gathered "all the tribes of Israel" to renew the covenant with YHWH. Its structure closely parallels Hittite vassal treaties, and it is considered the founding act of the Israelite tribal confederation.

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The Covenant at Shechem — The Founding Pact of the Tribes (Joshua 24)

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The Covenant at Shechem — The Founding Pact of the Tribes (Joshua 24)

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The Covenant at Shechem — The Founding Pact of the Tribes (Joshua 24)

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The Covenant at Shechem — The Founding Pact of the Tribes (Joshua 24)

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In tradition

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