Genesis 34:19

Verse

The young man, who was the most respected of all his father’s household, did not hesitate to fulfill this request, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter: and he was honored above all the house of his father.

Bible in Basic English

And without loss of time the young man did as they said, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter, and he was the noblest of his father's house.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the young man made no delay, but forthwith fulfilled what was required, for he loved the damsel exceedingly, and he was the greatest man in all his father’s house.

Free Bible Version

The young man Shechem didn't waste any time in arranging this because he was infatuated with Jacob's daughter, and he was viewed as the most important person in his father's family.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the yong man deferd not to doe the thing because he loued Iaakobs daughter: he was also the most set by of all his fathers house.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father.

One Unity Resource Bible

The young man didn’t wait to do this thing, because he had delight in Jacob [Supplanter]’s daughter, and he was honored above all the house of his father.

Translation for Translators

Shechem was very much in love with Jacob’s daughter, so he quickly agreed to do what they suggested.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The young man did not delay to do what they said, because he delighted in Jacob's daughter, and because he was the most honored person in all his father's household.

Noah Webster Bible

And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honorable than all the house of his father.

World English Bible

The young man didn’t wait to do this thing, because he had delight in Jacob’s daughter, and he was honored above all the house of his father.

Young's Literal Translation

and the young man delayed not to do the thing, for he had delight in Jacob's daughter, and he is honourable above all the house of his father.

Context

The Revenge of Dinah’s Brothers

¹⁸Their offer seemed good to Hamor and his son Shechem.¹⁹The young man, who was the most respected of all his father’s household, did not hesitate to fulfill this request, because he was delighted with Jacob’s daughter.

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

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Summary

In this verse, Shechem and his father Hamor propose a marriage alliance with Jacob's family, suggesting intermarriage between their people and the Israelites. This proposal follows the incident where Shechem had violated Jacob's daughter Dinah. The offer of intermarriage was a strategic move to establish peaceful relations and secure their position in the land. However, this alliance would ultimately lead to disastrous consequences for both parties, highlighting the importance of discernment and adherence to God's principles in forming relationships.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Hamor and Shechem his son went unto the gate of their city,.... Where courts of judicature were held, and all public affairs respecting the common interest of the city were transacted: here, no doubt, Hamor their prince summoned them to come, by the usual method in which the citizens were convened on certain occasions: and communed with the men of their city; upon the subject of entering into an alliance with Jacob's family, of admitting them to be fellow citizens with them, and of their being incorporated among them, and becoming one people with them, taking no notice of the true reason of this motion: saying, as follows.