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Why did they go to Shechem?
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'Rashi' Divrei ha'Yamim II, 10:1, 15: This was from Shamayim to fulfill "Kero'a Ekra Es ha'Mamlachah [and I will give it to your servant]" (Melachim I, 11:11). Shechem was in Efrayim's portion, and Yaravam was from Efrayim. Also 1 , "Lo Yasur Shevet mi'Yhudah
