John Gill Commentary Jeremiah 35:12

"Then came the word of Jehovah unto Jeremiah, saying," — Jeremiah 35:12 (ASV)

Then came the word of the Lord to Jeremiah
After the Rechabites had been tried whether they would break the command of their father, regarding drinking wine; and steadfastly persisted in their resolution not to drink, urging the reason for it, and vindicating their conduct in another respect: saying ;
as follows: