Genesis 34:18

18 Hamor and his son Shechem agreed to their proposal.

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 we’ll take your daughters for ourselves. We will live among you and become one people.

17 But if you don’t agree to be circumcised, we will take her and be on our way.”

18 Hamor and his son Shechem agreed to their proposal.

19 Shechem wasted no time in acting on this request, for he wanted Jacob’s daughter desperately. Shechem was a highly respected member of his family,

20 and he went with his father, Hamor, to present this proposal to the leaders at the town gate.