Genesis 34:4

New English Translation

Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Acquire this young girl as my wife.”

Cross References

Genesis 21:21

He lived in the wilderness of Paran. His mother found a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

Genesis 34:3

Then he became very attached to Dinah, Jacob’s daughter. He fell in love with the young woman and spoke romantically to her.

Genesis 34:5

When Jacob heard that Shechem had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob remained silent until they came in.

2 Samuel 13:13

How could I ever be rid of my humiliation? And you would be considered one of the fools in Israel! Just speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.”

Jeremiah 29:6

Marry and have sons and daughters. Find wives for your sons and allow your daughters get married so that they too can have sons and daughters. Grow in number; do not dwindle away.

Judges 14:2

When he got home, he told his father and mother, “A Philistine girl in Timnah has caught my eye. Now get her for my wife.”