Here on the citadel at Shechem the united cities had built a temple to Baal berith, i.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
Then the citizens of Shechem and the inhabitants of the citadel assembled under the oak of Shechem and made Abimelech their king, and gave him 70 shekels of silver from the temple of Baal berith, "that he might be able to pay people to serve him."
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
About 1000 men and women fled for refuge into the temple of Baal berith in the citadel; Abimelech caused them to be burned along with the temple.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
