Genesis 34:17-19
World English Bible
17 But if you will not listen to us and be circumcised, then we will take our sister,[a] and we will be gone.”
18 Their words pleased Hamor and Shechem, Hamor’s son. 19 The young man didn’t wait to do this thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter, and he was honored above all the house of his father.
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- 34:17 Hebrew has, literally, “daughter”
Genesis 34:17-19
New International Version
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(A) of all his father’s family, lost no time in doing what they said, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter.(B)
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