Genesis 34:27

The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister.

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Other Translations for Genesis 34:27

BSB
Jacob's other sons came upon the slaughter and looted the city, because their sister had been defiled.
AKJV
The sons of Jacob came on the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister.
CPDV
And when they had departed, the other sons of Jacob rushed over the slain, and they plundered the city in vengeance for the rape.
ERV
The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister.
NHEB
Jacob's sons entered over the dead and plundered the city, because they had defiled their sister.
SMT
The sons of Jacob came upon the wounded, and they will plunder the city, because they defiled their sister.

Commentary for Genesis 34:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 34:27
Summary
Survivors plunder city in retaliation for sister's violation
Place
Shechem
Event
City plundered and spoiled
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative