Genesis 34 | Jacob's Daughter Raped
01/28/23 • 28 min
The complex and tragic events of Genesis 34, focusing on Dinah's story. Dinah, Jacob's daughter, goes out to see the women of the land and is seen and violated by Shechem, the son of Hamor. Despite his actions, Shechem desires to marry Dinah, leading Hamor to propose intermarriage with Jacob's family. Jacob’s sons respond deceitfully, demanding circumcision of all Shechem’s men as a condition for marriage. As the men of Shechem recover, Simeon and Levi attack, killing all the males and rescuing Dinah. Jacob fears retaliation, but his sons justify their actions, emphasizing the protection of their sister’s honor. Join us as we delve into this chapter, examining the themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of deceit. Discover the lessons this chapter holds for us today.
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The complex and tragic events of Genesis 34, focusing on Dinah's story. Dinah, Jacob's daughter, goes out to see the women of the land and is seen and violated by Shechem, the son of Hamor. Despite his actions, Shechem desires to marry Dinah, leading Hamor to propose intermarriage with Jacob's family. Jacob’s sons respond deceitfully, demanding circumcision of all Shechem’s men as a condition for marriage. As the men of Shechem recover, Simeon and Levi attack, killing all the males and rescuing Dinah. Jacob fears retaliation, but his sons justify their actions, emphasizing the protection of their sister’s honor. Join us as we delve into this chapter, examining the themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of deceit. Discover the lessons this chapter holds for us today.
Intro music by Toby Mac
Outro music by Zack Williams
God, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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