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Which two of Jacob's sons took revenge on Shechem?


Naphtali and Issachar
Reuben and Benjamin
Asher and Dan
Simeon and Levi

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The answer is: Simeon and Levi

Gen 34:25-26

In the story of Jacob's daughter, Dinah, the treachery and subsequent revenge by Simon and Levi take center stage in Genesis 34. After Dinah was violated by Shechem, the Hivite prince, her brothers stood up for family honor, a concept that was highly valued in ancient cultures. Their response, however, was initially hidden beneath layers of deception. Under the guise of peace, they agreed to a marriage arrangement but only after Shechem and his father agreed to an act of circumcision.

Once the men of Shechem were recovering from the procedure, Simeon and Levi struck swiftly and decisively, exacting vengeance and demonstrating the consequences of dishonor. This ferocity reflects the tension found in many such biblical narratives: the struggle between justice, vengeance, and the protection of familial integrity. Their acts were certainly extreme, shedding light on the fierce loyalty among kin that can morph into ruthlessness.

This story reminds us of contemporary dilemmas surrounding justice. How far is too far, and where do we draw the line between retribution and righteousness? The tumult in Jacob's family reverberates in later biblical stories where conflicts arise from the struggle for justice: consider the example of King David, whose moral choices constantly grappled with the values of his predecessors. Ah, the Bible is a treasure trove of adventure that provokes deep thoughts on loyalty, morality, and the setbacks of human nature!

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