²⁰ So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city^(A) to speak to the men of their city.

²⁴ All the men who went out of the city gate^(A) agreed with Hamor and his son Shechem, and every male in the city was circumcised.

⁴ I thought I should bring the matter to your attention and suggest that you buy it in the presence of these seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you will redeem it, do so. But if you^[a] will not, tell me, so I will know. For no one has the right to do it except you,^(A) and I am next in line.”

“I will redeem it,” he said.