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but Jacob made his way to Succoth, where he built himself a house and made shelters for his livestock; that is why the place was given the name of Succoth. (Genesis 33, 17)
Jacob arrived safely at the town of Shechem in Canaanite territory, on his return from Paddan-Aram. He encamped opposite the town (Genesis 33, 18)
Dinah, who was Jacob's daughter by Leah, went out to visit some of the women of that region. (Genesis 34, 1)
He was captivated by Dinah daughter of Jacob; he fell in love with the girl and tried to win her heart. (Genesis 34, 3)
Meanwhile, Jacob had heard how his daughter Dinah had been dishonoured, but since his sons were out in the countryside with his livestock, Jacob said nothing until they came back. (Genesis 34, 5)
Hamor father of Shechem was visiting Jacob to discuss the matter with him, (Genesis 34, 6)
when Jacob's sons returned from the countryside and heard the news; the men were outraged and infuriated that Shechem had insulted Israel by sleeping with Jacob's daughter -- a thing totally unacceptable. (Genesis 34, 7)
Jacob's sons gave Shechem and his father Hamor a crafty answer, speaking as they did because he had dishonoured their sister Dinah. (Genesis 34, 13)
The young man did not hesitate about doing this, for he was deeply in love with Jacob's daughter. Moreover he was the most respected member of his entire family. (Genesis 34, 19)
Now on the third day, when the men were still in pain, Jacob's two sons Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brothers, each took his sword and advanced unopposed against the town and slaughtered all the males. (Genesis 34, 25)
When Jacob's other sons came on the slain, they pillaged the town in reprisal for the dishonouring of their sister. (Genesis 34, 27)
Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, 'You have done me an ill turn by bringing me into bad odour with the people of the region, the Canaanites and the Perizzites. I have few men, whereas they will unite against me to defeat me and destroy me and my family.' (Genesis 34, 30)