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The Recabites were descendants of Jehonadab, son of Recab, a Kenite who served under Jehu, king of Israel (2 Kings 10:15, 23; 1 Chronicles 2:55). Jeremiah likely knew the Recabites did not drink wine, but he followed the Lord's command.
The Recabites obeyed their ancestor, while the Israelites rebelled against the Lord, their God.
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).
These two chapters reflect on events from twenty years ago when Jehoiakim was king.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
People
Rechab: Ancestor of the Rechabites, who were faithful to God
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Jehu Kenites Rechab Rechabite Vow, Vows Wine
Topics
Church: House of the Lord Hanan: A Levite: An officer in the Temple Wine: Admonitions Against the Use of