John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 34:21
Gen 34:21 These men [are] peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, [it is] large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters. Ver. 21. These men are peaceable, &c. ] Nothing more ordinary, with politicians, than to cover private ends and respects, with pretence of public good: as Jeroboam told the people, it was too much trouble for them to go up to Jerusalem to worship; they... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 34:20
Gen 34:20 And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying, Ver. 20. And Hamor and Shechem, &c. ] These great men easily persuaded and prevailed with the people to have what they would. Great need have we to pray for good governors. When Crispus believed, who was the chief ruler of the synagogue, many Corinthians believed also. Act 18:8 Paul was loath to lose the deputy; because his conversion would draw on many others, is on... read more