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Hamor and Shechem, his son, came to the gate of their city, and talked with the men of their city, saying,
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The Civic Center
John Gill explains that the "gate of their city" was the ancient equivalent of a town hall or courthouse. It was the designated place where leaders held court and conducted all public affairs. Hamor and Shechem's address here signifies an official, public negotiation with their citizens.
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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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Hamor and Shechem his son went to the gate of their city Where courts of judicature were held, and all public affairs…
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