KJV ORIGINAL
Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then his father and mother must take hold of him and bring him to the elders of their city, to the gate where they meet.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes parents bringing their rebellious son before the city leaders for judgment.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, the city gate was where legal matters were handled and elders made judicial decisions. This passage is part of a law about dealing with a persistently rebellious and disobedient adult son who refused to listen to his parents' discipline. The community elders served as judges in serious family disputes that couldn't be resolved privately.
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