Deuteronomy 21:19
“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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him,.... With their own hands, or cause him to be apprehended by…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 21:18-21
The formal accusation of parents against a child was to be received without inquiry, as being its own proof. Thus the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 21:18-23
Here is, I. A law for the punishing of a rebellious son. Having in the former law provided that parents should not…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
lay hold Deu 22:28; cp. Deu 9:17. Bring out, Deu 17:5, q.v., Deu 22:21; Deu 22:24. Elders of his city, see on Deu 19:12…
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