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The Marriage Negotiation Begins
Genesis 34:5-12
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When Ya'akov heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter, his sons were with his livestock in the field; so Ya'akov restrained himself until they came.
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Hamor the father of Sh'khem went out to Ya'akov to speak with him
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just as Ya'akov's sons were coming in from the field. When they heard what had happened, the men were saddened and were very angry at the outrage this man had committed against Isra'el by raping Ya'akov's daughter, something that is simply not done.
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But Hamor said to them, "My son Sh'khem's heart is set on your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife;
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and intermarry with us: give your daughters to us, and take our daughters for yourselves.
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You will live with us, and the land will be available to you - you'll live, do business and acquire possessions here."
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Then Sh'khem said to her father and brothers, "Only accept me, and I will give whatever you tell me.
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Ask as large a bride-price as you like, I'll pay whatever you tell me. Just let me marry the girl."
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