Genesis 34:18

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

Genesis 34:18 in Other Translations

18 And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son.

18 Their words pleased Hamor and Hamor's son Shechem.

18 Hamor and his son Shechem agreed to their proposal.

18 That seemed fair enough to Hamor and his son Shechem.

18 And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son.

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

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

18 Their offer 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 will give you our daughters and take your daughters for ourselves. We’ll settle among you and become one people with you.

17 But if you will not agree to be circumcised, we’ll take our sister and go.”

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

19 The young man, who was the most honored of all his father’s family, lost no time in doing what they said, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter.

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