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Genesis 34:18

Genesis 34:18
And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son. The condition proposed was acceptable to them both, and they agreed to comply with it; Hamor, because of the great love he had for his son;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 34:1-31

- Dinah’s Dishonor This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers. Gen 34:1-5 Dinah went out to see the daughters of the land. The Jewish doctors of a later period fix the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 34:18-24

Here, 1. Hamor and Shechem gave consent themselves to be circumcised, Gen 34:18, Gen 34:19. To this perhaps they were moved, not only by the strong desire they had to bring about this match, but by…