Genesis 34:19-21
Good News Translation
19 and the young man lost no time in doing what was suggested, because he was in love with Jacob's daughter. He was the most important member of his family.
20 Hamor and his son Shechem went to the meeting place at the city gate and spoke to the people of the town: 21 “These men are friendly; let them live in the land with us and travel freely. The land is large enough for them also. Let us marry their daughters and give them ours in marriage.
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Genesis 34:19-21
New International Version
19 The young man, who was the most honored(A) of all his father’s family, lost no time in doing what they said, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter.(B) 20 So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city(C) to speak to the men of their city. 21 “These men are friendly toward us,” they said. “Let them live in our land and trade in it;(D) the land has plenty of room for them. We can marry their daughters and they can marry ours.(E)
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