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A Father's Calculated Silence
Commentators explain that Jacob's silence was not indifference but a complex reaction. It stemmed from profound grief, as well as cautious prudence. Being a stranger and outnumbered by the local Hivites, he wisely waited for his sons to return so he could seek their counsel and have their support before taking any action.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 34:1–31
18th Century
Theologian
This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers.
Dinah went out to see the daught…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 34:1–31
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 34:5
16th Century
Theologian
And Jacob heard. Moses inserts a single verse concerning the silent sorrow of Jacob. We know that those who have not been accustomed to re…
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John Gill
On Genesis 34:5
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob heard that he has defiled Dinah his daughter
That is, that Shechem had defiled her; the report of this was…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 34:1–19
17th Century
Minister
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…