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2 Kings 10:15
And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechabcoming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heartis with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, giveme thine hand. And he gavehim his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.

1 Chronicles 2:55
And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites,and Suchathites. Theseare the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

Ye shall.

1 Chronicles 2:55
And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites,and Suchathites. Theseare the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

Leviticus 10:9
Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die:it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:

Numbers 6:2-5
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separatethemselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separatethemselves unto the LORD: …

Judges 13:7,14
But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any uncleanthing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death…

all.

Jeremiah 35:10
But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Genesis 25:27
And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacobwas a plain man, dwelling in tents.

Leviticus 23:42,43
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths: …

that ye.

Genesis 36:7
For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.

Exodus 20:12
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

1 Chronicles 16:19
When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.

"for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us,"
Jonadab, also known as Jehonadab, was a significant figure during the reign of King Jehu of Israel (2 Kings 10:15-23). He was known for his zeal in eradicating Baal worship from Israel, aligning with Jehu's reforms. Jonadab's command to his descendants reflects a desire to preserve a way of life that resists the moral and spiritual decay of the surrounding society. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, as his descendants continued to honor his instructions, demonstrating the lasting impact of godly leadership and legacy.

"Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine."
This command emphasizes the importance of generational faithfulness and the transmission of values. The Rechabites' adherence to this command highlights the role of family and tradition in maintaining spiritual integrity. It also serves as a counter-cultural stance, as wine was a common part of social and religious life in ancient Near Eastern cultures. The Rechabites' abstinence can be seen as a type of Christ, who, though He participated in cultural practices, lived a life set apart for God's purposes. This vow also foreshadows the call for believers to live distinctively in the world, as seen in1 Peter 2:9, where Christians are described as a "chosen people" and a "holy nation."

The Rechabites’ declaration is clear and unapologetic. Their abstinence is not temporary or situational; it is a settled conviction.

•Proverbs 20:1 warns, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler.” The Rechabites echo this caution by choosing total avoidance.

• InEphesians 5:18, Paul exhorts, “Do not get drunk on wine… but be filled with the Spirit.” Abstinence can guard the heart for fuller devotion.

• Their stance illustratesRomans 12:2—refusing to conform to surrounding culture for the sake of obedience.

These words highlight that their answer is immediate and unified.

• Unity in obedience reflectsPsalm 133:1, “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony.”

• Their readiness recallsJoshua 24:15, “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD,” showing decisive allegiance.

• By responding as one, they model the corporate faithfulness God sought from Judah (Jeremiah 7:23).

Their obedience is rooted in generational faithfulness.

• Jonadab first appears assisting Jehu’s reforms (2 Kings 10:15-16). His zeal for purity shaped family identity.

•Exodus 20:12 connects honoring parents with blessing; the Rechabites extend that honor across centuries.

•Hebrews 13:7 calls believers to imitate leaders’ faith. The Rechabites preserve Jonadab’s godly legacy as a living testimony.

The command is perpetual, cutting across time and circumstance.

•Numbers 6:2-3 shows Nazirites abstaining from wine as a sign of consecration. The Rechabite rule functions similarly.

•Jeremiah 35:14 contrasts their steadfastness with Judah’s disobedience, underscoring that consistent obedience is possible.

• First Corinthians 10:31 reminds that every choice—eating or drinking—should glorify God; lifelong abstinence becomes an act of worship.

Jeremiah 35:6 showcases a family who, out of reverence for God and respect for an ancestral directive, stands firm against cultural pressures. Their unified, generation-spanning abstinence rebukes Judah’s wavering heart and affirms that wholehearted, enduring obedience is both attainable and honoring to the Lord.

"Not for you the life
Of sloth and ease within the city's gates,
Where idol feasts are held, and incense smokes
To Baalim and Ashtaroth; where man
Loses his manhood, and the scoffers sit
Perverting judgment, selfish, soft, impure."

(Plumptre.)Ye shall drink no wine, etc. The Rechabites were, in fact, typical Arabs. The Wahhabee movement, in our own century, may be taken as partly parallel, though, of course, a settled life is not one of the abominations of the neo-orthodox Islam. A still more complete parallel is given by Diodorus Siculus (19:94), who states it to be the law of the Nabataeans, "neither to sow corn, nor to plant any fruit-bearing herb, nor to drink wine, nor to prepare houses," and gives as the motive of this the preservation of their independence.

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