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The Marriage Negotiation Begins
Genesis 34:5-12
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Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, but since his sons were with his livestock in the field, he remained silent about it until they returned.
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Meanwhile, Shechem’s father Hamor came to speak with Jacob.
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When Jacob’s sons heard what had happened, they returned from the field. They were filled with grief and fury, because Shechem had committed an outrage in Israel by lying with Jacob’s daughter—a thing that should not be done.
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But Hamor said to them, “My son Shechem longs for your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife.
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Intermarry with us; give us your daughters, and take our daughters for yourselves.
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You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.”
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Then Shechem said to Dinah’s father and brothers, “Grant me this favor, and I will give you whatever you ask.
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Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!”
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