Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 34:24

24 And unto Hamor, and unto Shechem his son, hearkned all that went out of the gate of his city , and every male was circumcised, all that went out of the gate of his city.

They yielded to circumcision, partly in compliance with their young Prince whom they either loved or feared: and partly for the prospect of their own advantage; for which men are frequently willing to expose themselves to great pains and hazards.

All the citizens, that went out of the gate, &c. Or, came in at the gate as they are described, Gen. 23. 10. Ier. 17. 20. For when the chief persons had consented they could easily perswade or over-rule others to comply with them.