A TRAGIC INCIDENT
The move to Shechem (Genesis 33:18-20) proved to be a costly one.
Dinah, Leah's daughter, was abducted and raped by Shechem the son of
Hamor. He also truly fell in love with her. So, he talked to her in a
soothing way in an effort to gain her favor. Jacob learned of the
incident w... [ Continue Reading ]
DECEPTION AND SLAUGHTER
Jacob's sons agreed to the marriage contract, but the text tells us
they were acting deceitfully. They told Hamor they could not allow one
of the women of Israel to marry an uncircumcised man. They said if
Hamor and the other men of Shechem would agree to be circumcised, the... [ Continue Reading ]