13. The sons of Jacob answered Sichem and his father deceitfully, being enraged at the deflowering of their sister:
14. We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised, which with us is unlawful and abominable.
15. But in this way may we be allied with you, if you will be like us, and all the male sex among you be circumcised:
16. Then will we mutually give and take your daughters, and ours: and we will dwell with you, and will be one people:
17. But if you will not be circumcised, we will take our daughter and depart:
18. Their offer pleased Hemor, and Sichem his son: