Jeremiah 35 - Introduction
* The obedience of the Rechabites. (1-11) The Jews' disobedience to the Lord. (12-19)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The obedience of the Rechabites. (1-11) The Jews' disobedience to the Lord. (12-19)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-11 Jonadab was famous for wisdom and piety. He lived nearly 300 years before, 2 Kings 10:15. Jonadab charged his posterity not to drink wine. He also appointed them to dwell in tents, or movable dwelling: this would teach them not to think of settling any where in this world. To keep low, would b... [ Continue Reading ]
12-19 The trial of the Rechabites' constancy was for a sign; it made the disobedience of the Jews to God the more marked. The Rechabites were obedient to one who was but a man like themselves, and Jonadab never did for his seed what God has done for his people. Mercy is promised to the Rechabites. W... [ Continue Reading ]