slew Hamor and Shechem … took Dinah … went forth In this verse we have the narrative in which Simeon and Levi (cf. Genesis 34:25; Genesis 34:30) alone entered the city, slew Hamor and Shechem, took Dinah from Shechem's house, and made off with her. Their act is one of family vengeance for the honour of their sister.

with the edge of the sword Lit. "according to the mouth of the sword," i.e. according to the sword's power to devour, unmercifully. Cf. 2 Samuel 2:26; 2 Samuel 11:25.

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