20 So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city and addressed the men of their city:
Genesis 34:20
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Genesis 34:5–7
5 Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, but since his sons were with his livestock in the field, he remained silent about it until they returned. 6 Meanwhile, Shechem’s father Hamor came to speak with Jacob. 7 When Jacob’s sons heard what had happe…
Genesis 34:23–25
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Genesis 42:28–30
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Judges 9:1–2
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Genesis 34:12–14
12 Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!” 13 But because Shechem had defiled their sister Dinah, Jacob’s sons answered him and his father Hamor deceitfully. 14 “We cannot do such a thing,” they…
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