Jeremiah 35:6

The Obedience of the Rechabites · Jeremiah 35:1–11
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Translations

Modern
“We do not drink wine,” they replied, “for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us, ‘Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine.
Traditional
But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever:
Literal
And they said, “We will not drink wine,” for Jonadab son of Rechab our father commanded to us, saying, ‘You shall not drink wine, you or your sons, even to forever.
Latin
Qui responderunt Non bibemus vinum, quia Jonadab filius Rechab, pater noster, præcepit nobis, dicens: Non bibetis vinum, vos et filii vestri, usque in sempiternum:

Original

Hebrew
English
“We do not drink wine,” they replied, “for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us, ‘Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine.

Notes

Jehonadab had required his descendants to live a nomadic life without the comforts of settled living, and the Recabites had obeyed.

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

People

Jonadab: Son of Rechab, who promoted Rechabite lifestyle Rechab: Ancestor of the Rechabites, who were faithful to God

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Dietary Laws Jaazaniah Jehu Kenites Rechab Rechabite Vow, Vows Wine

Topics

Hanan: A Levite: An officer in the Temple Jonadab: Also Called Jehonadab: His Sons Refuse to Drink Wine in Obedience to his Command Rechab: Father of Jehonadab Rechabites: A Family of Kenites Descended from Rechab, Through Jonadab Rechabites: Enjoined by Jonadab to Drink No Wine Rechabites: Prohibited by Jonadab from Forming Settlements or Drinking Self-Denial: Rechabites Self-Denial: The Rechabites, in Refusing to Drink Wine or Strong Drink, or Even to Plant Vineyards Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Total Abstinence: from Intoxicating Beverages Total Abstinence: Rechabites Wine: Admonitions Against the Use of Wine: The Rechabites Never Drank