Genesis 34:18

18 What they asked seemed fair to Hamor and 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 your men can marry our women, and our men can marry your women, and we will live in your land and become one people.

17 If you refuse to be circumcised, we will take Dinah and leave."

18 What they asked seemed fair to Hamor and Shechem.

19 So Shechem quickly went to be circumcised because he loved Jacob's daughter. Now Shechem was the most respected man in his family.

20 So Hamor and Shechem went to the gate of their city and spoke to the men of their city, saying,