Genesis 34:18

18 Their idea seemed like a good one to Hamor and Hamor's 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 our daughters to you, and we will take your daughters for ourselves. We will live with you and be one people.

17 But if you don't listen to us and become circumcised, we will take our daughter and leave."

18 Their idea seemed like a good one to Hamor and Hamor's son Shechem.

19 The young man didn't waste any time doing this because he liked Jacob's daughter so much. He was more respected than anyone else in his father's household.

20 Hamor and his son Shechem went to their city's gate and spoke to the men of their city: