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Jeremiah 35

Jeremiah 35:19

Judah Rebuked · Jeremiah 35:12–19
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Translations

Modern
…this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Jonadab son of Rechab will never fail to have a man to stand before Me.’”
Traditional
Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.
Literal
…therefore thus says YHWH of Hosts, the God of Israel: For Jonadab son of Rechab will not lack a man to stand before Me all the days.’”
Latin
…propterea hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël: Non deficiet vir de stirpe Jonadab filii Rechab, stans in conspectu meo cunctis diebus.

Original

Hebrew
English
…this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Jonadab son of Rechab will never fail to have a man to stand before Me.’”

Notes

Jeremiah 35:19

A descendant of Jehonadab, son of Recab, returned from Babylon after the Exile. He helped rebuild the wall of Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 3:14).

Jeremiah 35:17–19

The Lord announced a punishment for Judah's sin.

Jeremiah 35:12–19

The Lord used the Recabites as a clear contrast to the people of Judah. The Recabites lacked many good things in life, but they stayed obedient.

Jeremiah 35:1–19

The Recabites obeyed their ancestor, while the Israelites rebelled against the Lord, their God.

Jeremiah 34:8–35:19

Here are examples of the faithless (those who break the covenant) (Jeremiah 34:8–22) and the faithful (those who keep the covenant) (35:1–19).

Jeremiah 35:1–36:32

These two chapters reflect on events from twenty years ago when Jehoiakim was king.

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jonadab: Son of Rechab, who promoted Rechabite lifestyle LORD: Names or title used to refer to God Rechab: Ancestor of the Rechabites, who were faithful to God

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jehu Kenites Rechab Vow, Vows

Topics

Jonadab: Also Called Jehonadab: His Sons Refuse to Drink Wine in Obedience to his Command Rechab: Father of Jehonadab Rechabites: Perpetuity To, Promised Wine: Admonitions Against the Use of