Genesis 34 presents a troubling narrative involving Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah. After being violated by Shechem, the son of Hamor, Dinah's brothers react with anger and vengeance. Shechem seeks to marry Dinah, offering to pay a bride price, but her brothers deceitfully agree on the condition that all the men of Shechem be circumcised. While the men are recovering, Simeon and Levi attack, killing them and plundering the city. This chapter highlights themes of honor, revenge, and the consequences of unchecked anger, illustrating the complexities of family dynamics and the moral challenges faced by Jacob's family.
Genesis Chapter 34
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