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Hamor

Facts:

Hamor was a Canaanite man living in the city of Shechem when Jacob and his family were living in nearby Succoth. He was a Hivite.

  • Jacob bought a family burial ground from Hamor's sons.
  • While they were there, Hamor's son Shechem raped Jacob's daughter Dinah.
  • Dinah's brothers took revenge on Hamor's family and killed all the men in the city of Shechem.

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(See also: Canaan, Hivite, Jacob, Shechem, Succoth)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H2544