Genesis 34 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 2272. B.C. 1732.

In this chapter we have,

(1,) Dinah debauched, Genesis 34:1-5.

(2,) A treaty of marriage between her and Shechem, who had defiled her, Genesis 34:6-19.

(3,) The circumcision of the Shechemites, pursuant to their treaty, Genesis 34:20-24.

(4,) The perfidious and bloody revenge which Simeon and Levi took upon them, Genesis 34:25-31.