Genesis 34:20

And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:20

BSB

So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city and addressed the men of their city:

AKJV

And Hamor and Shechem his son came to the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,

CPDV

And entering at the gate of the city, they spoke to the people:

ERV

And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,

NHEB

Hamor and his son Shechem came to the gate of their city, and spoke to the men of their city, saying,

SMT

And Hamor will come, and Shechem his son, to the gate of their city, and they will speak to the men of the city, saying,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 34:20

AndHamorH2544Proper Name MasculineandShechemH7927hissonH1121Noun Masculine cameH935VerbuntothegateH8179Noun MasculineoftheircityH5892Noun MasculineandcommunedH1696VerbwiththemenH582Noun MasculineoftheircityH5892Noun Masculine sayingH559Verb

Commentary for Genesis 34:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 34:20

Summary

Leaders convene to present proposal to community

Place

City gate

Event

Civic gathering convened

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC