Deuteronomy 21:20

Modern English Version

They shall say to the elders of his city, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not listen to us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:17

Then they took Absalom, disposed of him in a large pit in the forest, and piled over him a very large heap of stones. Then all Israel fled, everyone to his home.

Proverbs 19:26

He who plunders his father and evicts his mother is a shameful and disgraceful son.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler; whoever is seduced by it is not wise.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

Deuteronomy 21:19

then his father and his mother are to lay hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city, to the gate of his city.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of his city must stone him with stones, until he dies. In this way you are to remove the evil from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.