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Genesis 34:18

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18 These terms seemed fair to Hamor and his son Shechem,
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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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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Genesis 34:18 In-Context

16 Then we will agree to intermarriage. We will settle among you and become one people with you.
17 But if you will not accept our terms and be circumcised, we will take her and leave."
18 These terms seemed fair to Hamor and his son Shechem,
19 and the young man lost no time in doing what was suggested, because he was in love with Jacob's daughter. He was the most important member of his family.
20 Hamor and his son Shechem went to the meeting place at the city gate and spoke to the people of the town:
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.

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