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Genesis 34:26 Cross-References

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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. edge: Heb. mouth

Genesis 34:26 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 34:26

People Mentioned

H
Hamorthe Hivite, father of Shechem (GEN 34:2)
S
Shechemson of Hamor, the Hivite (GEN 33:19, GEN 34:2) who raped Dinah (GEN 34:2)
D
Dinahdaughter of Jacob (GEN 30:21), daughter of Leah

Commentary on Genesis 34:26

And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem's ... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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