Genesis 34:18-20
1599 Geneva Bible
18 Now their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor’s son.
19 And the young man deferred not to do the thing because he loved Jacob’s daughter: he was also the [a]most set by of all his father’s house.
20 ¶ Then Hamor and Shechem his Son went unto the [b]gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,
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- Genesis 34:19 Or, most honorable.
- Genesis 34:20 For the people used to assemble there, and justice was also ministered.
Genesis 34:18-20
New International Version
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) 20 So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city(C) to speak to the men of their city.
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