Genesis 34:18

18 Their proposal seemed good to 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'll give our daughters to you and take yours for ourselves, and we'll live with you and become one people.

17 If you won't agree to be circumcised, we'll take our daughter and go."

18 Their proposal seemed good to Hamor and his son Shechem.

19 The young man didn't waste any time in doing what they said because he took such pleasure in Jacob's daughter. He was the most honored person in all his father's family.

20 So Hamor and his son Shechem went to their city gate to speak to the men of their city. They said,