Genesis 34:27
The Scripture
(27) The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis chapter 34 Jacob deceives his brother Esau by sending his servant to the house of his wife Rachel, who is already married, and the servant marries her. The act causes Rachel great pain and later Jacob is struck with a violent dream that he must give Rachel to his sister Leah. The chapter highlights the consequences of deception and the resulting family turmoil.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Esther 9:10Esther 9:16I Timothy 6:10Genesis 34:2Genesis 34:31Exodus 2:14Joshua 7:1Joshua 7:21Joshua 7:13
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