Genesis 34
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Genesis 34:4-10

4He said to his father, Hamor, “Get me this young girl. I want to marry her.”

5Soon Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter, Dinah. But since his sons were out in the fields herding his livestock, he said nothing until they returned.

6Hamor, Shechem’s father, came to discuss the matter with Jacob.

7Meanwhile, Jacob’s sons had come in from the field as soon as they heard what had happened. They were shocked and furious that their sister had been raped. Shechem had done a disgraceful thing against Jacob’s family, something that should never be done.

8Hamor tried to speak with Jacob and his sons. “My son Shechem is truly in love with your daughter,” he said. “Please let him marry her.

9In fact, let’s arrange other marriages, too. You give us your daughters for our sons, and we will give you our daughters for your sons.

10And you may live among us; the land is open to you! Settle here and trade with us. And feel free to buy property in the area.”

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