Gen 34:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : Hamor and Shechem use a strong argument to persuade the men. They point out that if Jacob’s family joins them, all their cattle and wealth could eventually become the property of the Shechemites . They are motivated by the hope of gaining riches and economic growth. This shows that people sometimes make big life decisions, even about religion and marriage, mainly for financial reasons.

‏ Genesis 34:23

v. 23: Hamor and Shechem use a strong argument to persuade the men. They point out that if Jacob’s family joins them, all their cattle and wealth could eventually become the property of the Shechemites . They are motivated by the hope of gaining riches and economic growth. This shows that people sometimes make big life decisions, even about religion and marriage, mainly for financial reasons.