Emmor, also known as Hamor in some translations, is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He is primarily recognized as the father of Shechem, a Hivite prince. Emmor's narrative is intertwined with the account of his son and the events surrounding the city of Shechem.

Genesis 33:18-19 : "After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped in front of the city. The plot of ground where he pitched his tent he purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver."

This passage introduces Emmor as the patriarch of the land where Jacob settled after his return from Paddan-aram. The transaction between Jacob and the sons of Emmor signifies a peaceful interaction and a legal acquisition of land, which was significant for establishing Jacob's presence in Canaan.

Genesis 34:1-31 : This chapter details the incident involving Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, and Shechem, the son of Emmor. Shechem defiled Dinah, which led to a series of negotiations between Jacob's family and Emmor. Emmor approached Jacob and his sons to arrange a marriage between Shechem and Dinah, offering generous terms and proposing a peaceful coexistence between their peoples.

Genesis 34:8-10 : "But Hamor said to them, 'My son Shechem longs for your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife. Intermarry with us; give us your daughters, and take our daughters for yourselves. You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire property.'"

Emmor's proposal reflects a desire for integration and alliance through intermarriage, which was a common practice in ancient times to secure peace and mutual benefit. However, the deceitful response from Jacob's sons, particularly Simeon and Levi, led to a violent outcome.

Genesis 34:25-26 : "Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brothers, took their swords, came upon the unsuspecting city, and killed every male. They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with their swords, took Dinah from Shechem’s house, and went away."

The actions of Simeon and Levi resulted in the death of Emmor and his son, highlighting the severe consequences of the breach of trust and the cultural tensions between the Israelites and the inhabitants of the land.

Acts 7:15-16 : "So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a sum of silver from the sons of Hamor at Shechem."

In the New Testament, Stephen references the purchase of the land from the sons of Emmor during his speech before the Sanhedrin. This mention underscores the historical and spiritual significance of the land of Shechem as a burial site for the patriarchs, linking Emmor's legacy to the broader narrative of Israel's history.

Emmor's account, though brief, is pivotal in understanding the complex relationships and cultural dynamics of the ancient Near East. His interactions with Jacob's family reveal themes of negotiation, conflict, and the quest for peaceful coexistence amidst differing values and traditions.Acts 7:16
And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulcher that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.
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