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and they shall tell 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.

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A Pattern of Rebellion

The charges of being "stubborn," "rebellious," a "glutton," and a "drunkard" point to a persistent pattern of willful defiance, not a single mistake. Commentators note this describes a lifestyle of rejecting parental authority and pursuing sensual appetites, which hardens the heart and leads to destruction.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 21:18–21

18th Century

Theologian

The formal accusation of parents against a child was to be received without inquiry, as being its own proof. Thus the just authority of the parents…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 21:18–21

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 21:18–21. THE INCORRIGIBLE SON.

If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son ([Reference De…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 21:20

17th Century

Pastor

And they shall say to the elders of his city
In open court, what follows, at the same time, according to the Targum …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 21:18–21

17th Century

Minister

Observe how the criminal is described here. He is a stubborn and rebellious son. No child was to be punished for lack of ability, slowness, or dull…