Genesis 34:13-36:43

Isaac dies at Hebron c. 1886 BC

What actually happened to Dinah? Look at several English versions to get a better understanding of what actually happened between Shechem and Dinah. Some versions may leave you with the impression that this was consensual, while others will leave you with the impression that it wasn't: King James Version, New American Standard Bible, Holman Christian Standard Bible

Jacob poured olive oil on the pillar. Olive oil was an expensive commodity during Jacob's day. They didn't have crude oil or electricity, so they had to press oil from olives in order to have fuel for their lamps. Here is what an olive tree looks like:

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