Now the sons of Jacob came in from the field when they heard it; and the men were grieved, and they were very angry because he had done a [a](A)disgraceful thing in Israel [b]by lying with Jacob’s daughter, for such a thing ought not to be done.

But Hamor spoke with them, saying, “The soul of my son Shechem longs for your daughter; please give her to him [c]in marriage. Intermarry with us; give your daughters to us and take our daughters for yourselves.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 34:7 Lit senseless
  2. Genesis 34:7 Lit to lie
  3. Genesis 34:8 Lit for a wife