...And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded...children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I...

...this huge amount was obvious to everyone. The king had no choice but to deal with him severely. (25) "But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded...children, and all that he had, and payment to be made." Such treatment was a common punishment in ancient times for criminals. The man and his family would...