When Jehu left there, he met Jehonadab son of Recab, who was coming to meet him. After they had greeted each other, Jehu said to him, “Are you as loyal to me as I am to you?” “Yes, I am,” Jehonadab replied. “If you are,” Jehu said, “then give me your hand.” So Jehonadab put out his hand, and Jehu helped him into the chariot.
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Jehonadab belonged to the tribe of the Kenites, one of the most ancient in Palestine (Genesis 15:19). Their origin is unknown, but thei…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Jehonadab the son of Rechab. (Compare Jeremiah 35:6-11 and 1 Chronicles 2:55). Ewald supposes that the Rechabites were…
John Gill
JohnGill
And when he was departed thence
From Betheked, or the shearing house:
he lighted on Jehonadab the…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Is your heart right? This is a question we should often ask ourselves. I make a fair profession and have gained a reputation among men, but is my h…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes