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Genesis 34:17-21

Genesis 34:17

But if you do not listen to us to be circumcised, then we will take our daughter and go.”

Genesis 34:18

Now their words seemed reasonable to Hamor and Shechem, Hamor’s son.

Genesis 34:19

The young man did not delay to do this, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter. Now he was more respected than all the household of his father.

Genesis 34:20

So Hamor and his son Shechem came to the gate of their city and spoke to the people of their city, saying,

Genesis 34:21

“These men are friendly to us; therefore let them live in the land and trade in it, for behold, the land is large enough for them. We will take their daughters in marriage, and give our daughters to them.