And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.
And they will say to the city leaders, 'This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He won't listen to us or obey what we say. He's a glutton and a drunk.'
The parents are formally accusing their son before the city leaders of being completely disobedient, greedy with food, and addicted to alcohol.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, the Book of Deuteronomy was part of the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, outlining rules for maintaining social and moral order in a theocratic society. This specific verse describes a scenario where parents bring a stubbornly rebellious son before the city elders, accusing him of disobedience, gluttony, and drunkenness, which were seen as threats to family stability and community harmony. Such laws reflected the cultural emphasis on parental authority and collective responsibility to enforce God's standards.
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