Genesis 34:18-20

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁸ Their words pleased Hamor and his son Shechem.

¹⁹ And the young man did not delay to do the thing, for he delighted in Jacob’s daughter. He was honored above all his family [so, ranking first, he acted first].

²⁰ Then Hamor and Shechem his son came to the gate of their [enclosed] town and discussed the matter with the citizens, saying,