Discovery BoxGenesis 34:5 
Context34:5 When 1 Jacob heard that Shechem 2 had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob remained silent 3 until they came in.
Genesis 34:13
Context34:13 Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully when they spoke because Shechem 4 had violated their sister Dinah.
1 tn The two disjunctive clauses in this verse (“Now Jacob heard…and his sons were”) are juxtaposed to indicate synchronic action.
2 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Shechem) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 sn The expected response would be anger or rage; but Jacob remained silent. He appears too indifferent or confused to act decisively. When the leader does not act decisively, the younger zealots will, and often with disastrous results.
4 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Shechem) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
