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Genesis 34:24-26
New English Translation
Genesis 34:24-26
New English Translation
24 All the men who assembled at the city gate[a] agreed with[b] Hamor and his son Shechem. Every male who assembled at the city gate[c] was circumcised. 25 In three days, when they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brothers, each took his sword[d] and went to the unsuspecting city[e] and slaughtered every male. 26 They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with the sword, took Dinah from Shechem’s house, and left.
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- Genesis 34:24 tn Heb “all those going out the gate of his city.”
- Genesis 34:24 tn Heb “listened to.”
- Genesis 34:24 tn Heb “all those going out the gate of his city.”
- Genesis 34:25 tn Heb “a man his sword.”
- Genesis 34:25 tn Heb “and they came upon the city, [which was] secure.” In this case “secure” means the city was caught unprepared and at peace, not expecting an attack.
Genesis 34:24-26
New International Version
Genesis 34:24-26
New International Version
24 All the men who went out of the city gate(A) agreed with Hamor and his son Shechem, and every male in the city was circumcised.
25 Three days later, while all of them were still in pain,(B) two of Jacob’s sons, Simeon(C) and Levi,(D) Dinah’s brothers, took their swords(E) and attacked the unsuspecting city,(F) killing every male.(G) 26 They put Hamor and his son Shechem to the sword(H) and took Dinah(I) from Shechem’s house and left.
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