Genesis 34:18

18 Their words seemed good in the eyes of Hamor and his son Shechem.

Genesis 34:18 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 34:18

And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son.
] The condition proposed was acceptable to them both, and they agreed to comply with it; Hamor, because of the great love he had for his son; Shechem, because of the great love he had for Dinah.

Genesis 34:18 In-Context

16 Then we will give you our daughters, take your daughters for ourselves, live with you, and become one people.

17 But if you will not listen to us and be circumcised, then we will take our daughter and go."

18 Their words seemed good in the eyes of Hamor and his son Shechem.

19 The young man did not delay doing this, because he was delighted with Jacob's daughter. Now he was the most important in all his father's house.

20 So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city and spoke to the men there.