Genesis 34:3

And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.

Cross-references

In Genesis 50:21, Joseph speaks kindly to comfort his brothers after their betrayal—a redemptive parallel.

Joshua 23:12 Historical context

Joshua 23:12 warns against intermarriage—the very plan Shechem proposes, showing the danger of such unions.

In 2 Samuel 13:1, Amnon's love for Tamar mirrors Shechem's, leading to rape and revenge cycles.

In Deuteronomy 21:11, desire for a captive woman leads to marriage—here, desire leads to rape and coercion.

In Matthew 19:5, Jesus upholds divine marriage design, contrasting with Shechem's unlawful pursuit.

Judges 19:3 Parallel

In Judges 19:3, the Levite speaks kindly to his concubine to reconcile, mirroring Shechem's tender words to Dinah.

In 1 Kings 11:2, Solomon's love for foreign women echoes Shechem's but warns against intermarriage turning from God.

Hosea 2:14 Contrast

In Hosea 2:14, God speaks tenderly to allure Israel—similar language for divine love, contrasting Shechem's lust.