Genesis 34

Genesis 34:5

HEld his peace] He durst not make his complaint against the offender, nor crave justice, for feare of ostending, having no meanes to defend himself.

Genesis 34:7

In Israel] In Jacobs family, which began already to beare the forme of a people, under the name of Israel, which was a glorious title of the continuance of Gods covenant: see Genesis 33:20. and Deuteronomy 22:21.

Genesis 34:12

Dowrie] Either the ordinary one which the husband giveth to the wife, Genesis 31:14. or some extraordinary one, ordained by the Laws, or by custome in the behalf of defloured maidens: see Exodus 22:16-17. Deuteronomy 22:18-19

Genesis 34:19

More] The greatest, the heire, the second person, whereby he might through his authoritie and example, perswade his Citizens to his will.

Genesis 34:20

The gate] To the Court of the Citie: See Genesis 22:17; Genesis 23:10

Genesis 34:23

Shall not their] Incorporating them into our communitie, we shall make profit of their goods by way of alliance, or commerce, whereby our city will grow more powerfull.

Genesis 34:24

Went out] All the Citizens and inhabitants of the City: Others, that it was none but the chief, who had admittance and a place in Councell.

Genesis 34:25

Sore] See Joshua 5:8. and therefore were unable to defend themselves.Brethren] both by father, and by mother side Boldly] into the Gity which lived securely, without any feare or suspicion.

Genesis 34:30

Gather themselves] But God provided for it: by a terrour he sent amongst those people: Genesis 35:5