He called one of the servants and asked what this might mean.
Now the older son had been out in the field and, on his way back, as he neared the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing.
The servant said to him, ‘Your brother has returned and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’
and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.
They were all astounded and bewildered, and said to one another, “What does this mean?”