The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times, by Ralph Gower, says: “The family was... a ‘ little kingdom ’ that was ruled by the father.
Ralph Goweri teoses The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times („Uued tavad ja kombed Piibli aegadel ”) öeldakse:„ Perekond oli.. ’ väike kuningriik ’, mille üle valitses isa.