And when he departed from there, he met Jehon'adab the son of Rechab coming to meet him; and he greeted him, and said to him, "Is your heart true to my heart as mine is to yours?" And Jehon'adab answered, "It is." Jehu said, "If it is, give me your hand." So he gave him his hand. And Jehu took him up with 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…
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Albert Barnes
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