20So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city and addressed the men of their city: 21“These men are at peace with us. Let them live and trade in our land; indeed, it is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters in marriage and give our daughters to them. 22But only on this condition will the men agree to dwell with us and be one people: if all our men are circumcised as they are. 23Will not their livestock, their possessions, and all their animals become ours? Only let us consent to them, and they will dwell among us.”
24All the men who went out of the city gate listened to Hamor and his son Shechem, and every male of the city was circumcised.
The plan, circumcise every male. Hamor believed the painful operation was worth the risk it because there was much wealth to be gained from Jacob’s family. Shechem went along with it because he longed for Dinah.
“and every male of the city was circumcised”.
Jacob stood by and allowed his sons to carry out the plan. He was the head of the household and didn’t intervene!
Revenge for Dinah’s rape is coming!
Blessings, David
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