And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for an hundred pieces of money.
And he bought a piece of land where he had set up his tent from the sons of Hamor, who was Shechem's father, for a hundred pieces of silver.
This verse describes Jacob purchasing land from the local people, marking his transition from a wandering nomad to settling down in the promised land.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Jacob's reconciliation with his brother Esau and his arrival at Shechem, a Canaanite city. Jacob is following the example of his grandfather Abraham, who also purchased land in Canaan as a sign of faith in God's promise. The transaction with Hamor's family represents Jacob's peaceful integration into the area while establishing his family's legitimate claim to the land.
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