Jacob’s sons returned from the field when they heard about the incident. They were deeply grieved and very angry, for Shechem had committed an outrage against Israel by raping Jacob’s daughter, and such a thing should not be done.
Deuteronomy 22:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised But if this accusation is true and no evidence of the young woman’s virginity is found, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But if it is true that the evidences of virginity were not found in the young woman, American Standard Version (1901) But if this thing be true, that the tokens of virginity were not found in the damsel; Common English Bible However, if the claim is true and proof of the young woman’s virginity can’t be produced, Catholic Public Domain Version But if what he has claimed is true and virginity is not found in the girl, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But if what he charged her with be true, and virginity be not found in the damsel: |
Jacob’s sons returned from the field when they heard about the incident. They were deeply grieved and very angry, for Shechem had committed an outrage against Israel by raping Jacob’s daughter, and such a thing should not be done.
So her husband, Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her secretly.
and if you are told or hear about it, then investigate it thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable act has been done in Israel,
They will also fine him a hundred silver shekels and give them to the young woman’s father, because that man gave an Israelite virgin a bad name. She will remain his wife; he cannot divorce her as long as he lives.