And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor’s son.
What they said made Hamor and his son Shechem happy.
The writer is showing that Hamor and Shechem were pleased with the proposal they heard from Jacob's sons.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, this verse occurs during the story of Dinah, Jacob's daughter, who was violated by Shechem, the son of Hamor, a leader in the region. Hamor and Shechem are negotiating with Jacob's family for a marriage alliance, and they are pleased with the conditions proposed by Jacob's sons, which include the requirement for all the men in their city to be circumcised. This event reflects the cultural tensions and conflicts between Jacob's Hebrew family and the Canaanite people, highlighting themes of honor, revenge, and intermarriage.
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