Genesis 34:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They took their sheep, cattle, and donkeys, along with everything that was in the city and everything that was out in the fields.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Simeon and Levi completely plundered Shechem, taking all the livestock and possessions from both the town and the surrounding countryside.

📚 Historical Context

This verse occurs after Simeon and Levi killed all the men of Shechem in revenge for their sister Dinah's assault by the prince of that city. The brothers had deceived the Shechemites into getting circumcised, then attacked them while they were recovering. Ancient warfare often included taking all valuable possessions as spoils of war.

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