Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(John 4:5). [SHECHEM.]
Concise Bible Dictionary:
City of Samaria in the vicinity of which was Jacob’s well, where the Lord met the woman of Samaria, and where He stayed two days, and many of the Samaritans believed on Him (John 4:5). Identified with Askar, 32° 13' N, 35° 17' E. Jacob’s well is about half a mile from the village.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
of Hebrew origin (7941); Sychar (i.e. Shekar), a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
drunken: hired: as Greek "co-joyous"
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
A conclusion; finishing; falsehood; drunkard:―place in Palestine [SHECHEM], John 4:5. {Conclusio}