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Genesis 34:18

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18 Their offer pleased Hemor, and Sichem, his son:
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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 will we mutually give and take your daughters, and ours; and we will dwell with you, and will be one people:
17 But if you will not be circumcised, we will take our daughter and depart.
18 Their offer pleased Hemor, and Sichem, his son:
19 And the young man made no delay, but forthwith fulfilled what was required: for he loved the damsel exceedingly, and he was the greatest man in all his father’s house.
20 And going into the gate of the city, they spoke to the people:
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