Genesis 34:7 And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done. - Free Bible Online

Genesis 34:7 Now the sons of Jacob came in from the field when they heard [it]; and the men were grieved, and they were very angry because he had done a disgraceful thing in Israel by lying with Jacob's daughter, for such a thing ought not to be done.


      7. the men were grieved, and . . . very wroth--Good men in such a case could not but grieve; but it would have been well if their anger had been less, or that they had known the precept "let not the sun go down upon your wrath" [Eph 4:26]. No injury can justify revenge (De 32:35; Ro 12:9); but Jacob's sons planned a scheme of revenge in the most deceitful manner.

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Brief Summary: Shechem defiles Dinah, The Hivites seek Jacob's family to arrange a marriage, They agree to circumcision, Many of the Hivites are slain by Simeon and Levi, Jacob reproves them for their actions.

Outline
1 Dinah is defiled by Shechem
4 Shechem entreats to marry Dinah
13 The sons of Jacob offer the condition of circumcision to the Shechemites
20 Hamor and Shechem persuade them to accept it
23 The sons of Jacob slay them while they are weak
27 The sons of Jacob spoil their city.

Ancient Customs
Prince of the country
Defiled
Marriage
Circumcision
Dowry
Gift
the gate of his city
the edge of the sword
spoiled the city
harlot

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Quick Reference Map of the City of Shechem
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Ancient People
Dinah, Jacob, Hamor, sons of Jacob, Simeon, Levi
Hivites
Canaanites
Perizzites

Geography
Shechem
the land of Canaan
 

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The Old Testament

Genesis Resources

Creation
Adam and Eve
The Flood
The Tower of Babel
Abraham the First Hebrew
Isaac, Son of Promise
Jacob and the 12 Tribes
Joseph and Egypt
 

Bibliography Information

Free Bible Online Picture Study Bible, King James Version. New York: American Bible Society: www.free-bible.com, 1995-2013. Bible History Picture Study Bible. Nov 21, 2024.


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