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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;

What does Deuteronomy 21:19 mean?

Notice how the criminal is here described. He is a stubborn and rebellious son.

Key themes

LoveMemoryCovenantLove of God

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Keep this verse inside Deuteronomy 21:18-21 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

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Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).