Genesis 34:26 · KJV

"And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem's house, and went out."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁴And unto Hamor and unto Shechem his son hearkened all that went out of the gate of his city; and every male was circumcised, all that went out of the gate of his city.

²⁵And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.

²⁶And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem's house, and went out.

²⁷The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister.

²⁸They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field,

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to injustice in your life?

What does this story teach you about family loyalty?

When have you felt the need to defend a loved one?

Life Application

justice

Consider how you can advocate for justice in your community.

family

Reflect on the importance of protecting family members and addressing conflicts peacefully.

People in This Verse

DinahOT

Dinah is the daughter of Jacob and Leah. Her story highlights issues of gender and family honor in the biblical narrative.

First appearance: Genesis 30:21

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

LeviOT

Levi, another son of Jacob, joined his brother Simeon in avenging Dinah's honor, which established the Levites as a distinct tribe.

First appearance: Genesis 29:34

ShechemOT

Shechem is the son of Hamor and a prince of the Hivites. His actions towards Dinah lead to significant conflict in Jacob's family.

First appearance: Genesis 34:2

SimeonOT

Simeon was one of Jacob's twelve sons and a key figure in the violent retribution against Shechem for the assault on his sister Dinah.

First appearance: Genesis 29:33

Places in This Verse

Shechem(Nablus, West Bank today)

Shechem was an ancient city in Canaan, significant for its role in the early history of Israel and as a site of covenant renewal.

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