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Shechem

Hivite origin

Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite violates Dinah, seeks to marry her, submits to circumcision, and is killed in the Genesis 34 revenge.

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First mention
Genesis 33:19

Family

Parents

Hamor

Hamor the Hivite is the father of Shechem; he negotiates a marriage and settleme…

Scripture references

  • Genesis 33:19

    and for one hundred pieces of silver he bought from the sons of Hamor father of Shechem the piece of land on which he had pitched his tent.

  • Genesis 34:2

    Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, headman of the region, saw her, seized her and forced her to sleep with him.

  • Genesis 34:4

    Accordingly Shechem said to his father Hamor, 'Get me this girl; I want to marry her.'

  • Genesis 34:11

    Then Shechem addressed the girl's father and brothers, 'Grant me this favour, and I will give you whatever you ask.'

  • Genesis 34:26

    They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with the sword, removed Dinah from Shechem's house and came away.