When he was departed there, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him; and he greeted him, and said to him, Is your heart right, as my heart is with your heart? Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me your hand. He gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jehonadab the son of Rechab. (Compare Jeremiah 35:6-11 and 1 Chronicles 2:55). Ewald supposes that the Rechabites were…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when he was departed thence
From Betheked, or the shearing house:

he lighted on Jehonadab the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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