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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