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Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not listened to me;
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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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because the son of Jonadab the son of Rechab Here we have the contrast between the Rechabites and the Israelites; the obe…
Presbyterian
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, their disobedience is condemned. This is shown in two ways:
First, different merits are compared as God expresses …
