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Deuteronomy 21:17-20 New International Version (NIV)

17. He must acknowledge the son of his unloved wife as the firstborn by giving him a double share of all he has. That son is the first sign of his father’s strength. The right of the firstborn belongs to him.

18. If someone has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and will not listen to them when they discipline him,

19. his father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his town.

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

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