KJV ORIGINAL
And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the city gate and spoke with the men of their city, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how Hamor and Shechem went to address their city leaders about making a deal with Jacob's family.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, the city gate was where important business and legal matters were conducted - it was like the town hall or courthouse. After Shechem had violated Dinah (Jacob's daughter), his father Hamor was trying to negotiate a marriage arrangement and treaty with Jacob's family. This was their attempt to formalize what had happened and create a beneficial alliance between their peoples.
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