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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
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
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