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Genesis 34:9 "And intermarry with us; give your daughters to us, and take our daughters for yourselves.

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Brief Summary: Shechem defiles Dinah, The Hivites seek Jacob's family to arrange a marriage, They agree to circumcision, Many of the Hivites are slain by Simeon and Levi, Jacob reproves them for their actions.

Outline
1 Dinah is defiled by Shechem
4 Shechem entreats to marry Dinah
13 The sons of Jacob offer the condition of circumcision to the Shechemites
20 Hamor and Shechem persuade them to accept it
23 The sons of Jacob slay them while they are weak
27 The sons of Jacob spoil their city.

Ancient Customs
Prince of the country
Defiled
Marriage
Circumcision
Dowry
Gift
the gate of his city
the edge of the sword
spoiled the city
harlot

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Quick Reference Map of the City of Shechem
Map of the City of Shechem (Click to Enlarge)
 

Ancient People
Dinah, Jacob, Hamor, sons of Jacob, Simeon, Levi
Hivites
Canaanites
Perizzites

Geography
Shechem
the land of Canaan
 

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