Genesis 34:25
And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.
Cross-reference
In Genesis 49:5, Jacob condemns Simeon and Levi for this very act — calling their swords 'weapons of violence.'
In Genesis 49:6, Jacob explicitly condemns this act, calling it violence and anger that brings a curse.
In Genesis 49:7, Jacob curses their fierce anger and declares they will be scattered in Israel — the long-term consequence of this violent act.
In Genesis 42:24, Simeon is bound by Joseph — a reversal from his role as an aggressor here.
In Genesis 29:33, Simeon is introduced as Leah's son — the same Simeon who here leads the violent attack on Shechem, avenging his sister Dinah.
In Genesis 29:34, Levi is born to Leah — the same Levi who joins Simeon in avenging their full sister Dinah through this violent attack.
In Genesis 35:2, Jacob's call to purify follows this violent event, indicating spiritual fallout.
In Joshua 5:8, Israel waits for circumcised men to heal before acting — contrasting with Simeon and Levi who strike while Shechemites are still in pain.
In Proverbs 6:34, a husband's jealous fury leads to merciless revenge, echoing the brothers' vengeful attack.