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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.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd 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.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob had just returned to Canaan after fleeing from his brother Esau and reconciling with him, marking a significant moment in his journey back to the Promised Land. He purchased a piece of land from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem, to establish a permanent place for his family, reflecting the cultural practice of securing property through transactions in ancient Near Eastern societies. This event underscores Jacob's transition from a nomadic life to settling in the land God had promised to his ancestors.