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Hamor

Portrait of Hamor

Hamor is the father of Shechem and is identified as a Hivite and the prince of the land. He is the son of Chiddekem. Shechem carried off Dinah into his house, and Hamor later came to Shechem's house to speak with him about the matter. Jacob also bought a parcel of field from the children of Hamor.

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Hivite Father Prince Shechem Chiddekem

Key Chapters

Key Passages

Hamor in Jubilees 30

The Book of Jubilees 30:2

And there they carried off Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, into the house of Shechem, the son of Hamor, the Hivite, the pr...

A2nd there they carried off Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, into the house of Shechem, the son of Hamor, the Hivite, the prince of the land, and he lay with her and defiled her, and she was a little girl, a child of twelve years.

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Hamor in Jasher 33

The Book of Jasher 33:2

And he bought a parcel of the field which was there, from the children of Hamor the people of the land, for five shekels...

A2nd he bought a parcel of the field which was there, from the children of Hamor the people of the land, for five shekels.

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Hamor in Jasher 33

The Book of Jasher 33:7

And Shechem the son of Hamor, the prince of the land was also standing there to see them....

A7nd Shechem the son of Hamor, the prince of the land was also standing there to see them.

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