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A Tale of Two Fathers
All commentators agree that this verse's power lies in its stark contrast. The Rechabites showed unwavering obedience to a command from their mortal, long-dead ancestor. In contrast, the people of Judah repeatedly disobeyed the living God who had created, redeemed, and constantly spoken to them. This comparison was intended to make the depth of Judah's sin undeniably clear.
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Jeremiah
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 35:16
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet says nothing new here, but confirms what has been said before. He did this so that the shameful nature of the people’s conduct might mo…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 35:16
17th Century
Pastor
Because the son of Jonadab the son of Rechab Here we have the contrast between the Rechabites and the Israelites; the obe…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 35:12–19
17th Century
Minister
The trial of the Rechabites' constancy was for a sign; it made the disobedience of the Jews to God the more marked. The Rechabites were obedient to…