Hamor

Definition

Hamor was a Canaanite man living in the city of Shechem when Jacob and his family were living in nearby Succoth. He was a Hivite.

• Jacob bought a family burial ground from Hamor’s sons.
• While they were there, Hamor’s son Shechem raped Jacob’s daughter Dinah.
• Dinah’s brothers took revenge on Hamor’s family and killed all the men in the city of Shechem.

(Translation suggestions: How to Translate Names)

(See also: Canaan, Hivite, Jacob, Shechem, Succoth)

Bible References

• Acts 7:14-16
• Genesis 34:2
• Genesis 34:21
• Joshua 24:32-33
• Judges 9:28

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2544