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Their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem, Hamor`s son.
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A Mix of Motives
Commentators note that Hamor and Shechem's agreement was driven by a mix of motives. Shechem was motivated by his intense love for Dinah, while his father Hamor was driven by love for his son. Beyond personal feelings, they also saw the practical, economic, and political advantages of merging their people with Jacob's prosperous family.
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Genesis
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers.
(Genesis 34:1–5)
Dinah went out to see the daught…
19th Century
Anglican
THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
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16th Century
Protestant
And their words pleased Hamor. Moses continues the account until he reaches the slaughter of the Shechemites. Hamor had, no doubt, been pe…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son The condition proposed was acceptable to them both, and they agree…
Young people, especially females, are never safer or better off than under the care of pious parents. Their own ignorance, and the flattery and dec…