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A Culturally Proper Request
Scholars point out that Hamor's plea to Jacob and his sons was a formal and culturally appropriate step. He expresses his son's deep affection and seeks an official marriage. Commentator John Gill notes that it was customary to ask for the brothers' consent, not just the father's, making this a legitimate negotiation by the standards of the day.
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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 34:8
16th Century
Theologian
And Hamor communed with them.
Although the sons of Jacob were justly angered, their indignation should have been calmed, or at leas…
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John Gill
On Genesis 34:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Hamor communed with them
With Jacob and his sons, who came in just at that time:
saying, the …
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…