Genesis 34:31

And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?

Cross-reference

Genesis 34:13 Historical context

In Genesis 34:13, the brothers first answered Shechem 'deceitfully' because he defiled Dinah — the same protective outrage they voice here as justification.

Genesis 34:27 Historical context

In Genesis 34:27, the other sons join in looting the city — the violence Simeon and Levi defend here had already spread to all the brothers.

In Genesis 49:7, Jacob curses the very fury Simeon and Levi defend here — their 'cruel anger' earns them dispersal among Israel.

In Genesis 49:5, Jacob calls their swords 'weapons of violence' — condemning the very aggression Simeon and Levi are justifying here.

In Genesis 38:24, Judah demands execution for sexual sin — the same fierce moral outrage the brothers voice here over Dinah's violation.

In Proverbs 6:34, jealousy drives a husband's merciless fury — mirroring the brothers' fierce protectiveness over their sister's violated honor.

In Ecclesiastes 7:9, 'anger resides in the lap of fools' — a warning against the very fury the brothers are displaying and defending here.