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Jeremiah 35:16 Cross-References

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Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people hath not hearkened unto me:

Jeremiah 35:16 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 35:16

People Mentioned

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Jehonadabson of Rechab (2KI 10:15)
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Rechabfather of Jehonadab (2KI 10:15), a Kenite (1CH 2:55)

Commentary on Jeremiah 35:16

Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father (הֵקִימוּ בְנֵי־יוֹנָדָב בֶּן־רֵכָב אֶת־מִצְוַת אֲבִיהֶם heqimu b'nei-Yonadav ben-Rekhav et-mitzvat avihem)—The verb הֵקִים (heqim, 'performed/established') means to stand up, fulfill, accomplish completely. The Rechabites didn't merely acknowledge Jonadab's command but enacted it across centuries.But this people hath not hearkened unto me (וְהָעָם הַזֶּה לֹא שָׁמְעוּ אֵלָי v'ha'am hazeh lo sham'u elai)—The devastating contrast: pagan descendants obeyed a dead man; covenant children disobeyed the livin...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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