Key Figures — Genesis 34

5 figures

Dinah
Daughter of Jacob and Leah.
Dinah is the central figure whose encounter with Shechem sets off a series of events leading to conflict between Jacob's family and the inhabitants of Shechem.
Related passages
- Genesis 30:21 (Birth of Dinah)
- Genesis 46:15 (Listing of Jacob's children)
Shechem
Son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the land.
Shechem's actions towards Dinah lead to his desire to marry her, which becomes the catalyst for the subsequent conflict.
Related passages
- Genesis 34:2 (Shechem's actions towards Dinah)
Jacob
Patriarch of the Israelite tribes.
Jacob's response to the situation is marked by caution and concern for his family's safety, highlighting his role as a father and leader.
Related passages
- Genesis 28:13-15 (God's promise to Jacob)
- Genesis 49:5-7 (Jacob's prophecy concerning Simeon and Levi)
Simeon and Levi
Sons of Jacob and Leah, brothers of Dinah.
Simeon and Levi take vengeance on Shechem and the city, demonstrating their fierce loyalty to their sister but also their capacity for violence.
Related passages
- Genesis 49:5-7 (Jacob's prophecy concerning Simeon and Levi)
Hamor
Father of Shechem, leader of the Hivite people.
Hamor attempts to negotiate a marriage alliance with Jacob's family, seeking to integrate with them through marriage.
Related passages
- Genesis 34:8-10 (Hamor's proposal to Jacob)

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