Key Figures — Jeremiah 35

3 figures

1. Jeremiah

   Prophet of God delivering a message to the people of Judah.

   Jeremiah is instructed by God to bring the Rechabites into the temple and offer them wine as a test of their obedience to their ancestor's command.

   Related passages

   • Jeremiah Chapter 1 (Jeremiah's calling as a prophet)
   • Jeremiah Chapter 7 (Jeremiah's temple sermon)

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   • #Prophet
   • #Obedience

2. Rechabites

   A clan known for their obedience to their ancestor Jonadab's command.

   The Rechabites refuse to drink wine, adhering to the command of their ancestor Jonadab, demonstrating faithfulness and obedience.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings Chapter 10 (Jonadab's association with Jehu)
   • Jeremiah Chapter 35 (Rechabites' obedience)

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   • #Obedience
   • #Faithfulness

3. Jonadab son of Rechab

   Ancestor of the Rechabites who commanded his descendants to abstain from wine.

   Jonadab's command to his descendants to live a nomadic lifestyle and abstain from wine is upheld by the Rechabites, serving as a contrast to Judah's disobedience to God.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings Chapter 10 (Jonadab's role in Jehu's reforms)
   • Jeremiah Chapter 35 (Jonadab's command)

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   • #Rechabites
   • #Command

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