Genesis 34:6

34:6 Then Shechem’s father Hamor went to speak with Jacob about Dinah.

Genesis 36:9

36:9 This is the account of Esau, the father of the Edomites, in the hill country of Seir.


tn Heb “went out to Jacob to speak with him.” The words “about Dinah” are not in the Hebrew text, but are supplied in the translation for clarity.

sn The term father in genealogical records needs to be carefully defined. It can refer to a literal father, a grandfather, a political overlord, or a founder.