Genesis 33:19 · KJV

"And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, for an hundred pieces of money."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁷And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.

¹⁸And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padan-aram; and pitched his tent before the city.

¹⁹And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, for an hundred pieces of money.

²⁰And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-Israel.

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Reflection Questions

How do you approach making significant investments in your life?

What does ownership mean to you in your spiritual journey?

When have you felt the importance of securing your place in a community?

Life Application

relationships

Think about how you can invest in your relationships to create lasting connections.

faith

Consider how your faith influences your decisions regarding ownership and community.

People in This Verse

HamorOT

Hamor is the father of Shechem and a Hivite leader. He plays a role in the narrative of Jacob's family and the events that unfold in Shechem.

First appearance: Genesis 34:2

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

Places in This Verse

Shechem(Nablus, West Bank today)

Shechem is an ancient city with significant historical importance in biblical narratives, serving as a central location for many events involving the patriarchs.

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