Portal:Bible/Featured chapter/July 23, 2006
Dinah is spotted by the prince of the region, who is also called Shechem. He takes her to his palace and defiles her. Dinah's brothers are outraged by what has happened. Hamor and Shechem try to pacify them by suggesting a proper wedding, a huge dowry, and a permanent treaty benefitting both peoples. Dinah's brothers concede on condition that all the men be circumcised. Shechem and his people agree. Three days later, two of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi enter the city and slaughter all the male inhabitants.
PEOPLE: Dinah - Shechem - Hivites - Hamor - Jacob - Simeon - Levi
PLACES: Shechem
RELATED ARTICLES: Vayishlach
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