# What does Deuteronomy 21:20 mean?

> Deuteronomy 21:20 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> They'll say to the elders, 'Our son is stubborn and rebellious. He won't listen to us. He's a glutton and a drunk.'
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> — Deuteronomy 21:20, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

The parents publicly state their son’s behavior, making it clear he’s not just disobedient but also destructive.