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Go to the house of the Rechabites, and speak to them, and bring them into the house of Yahweh, into one of the chambers, and give them wine to drink.
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God instructs Jeremiah to stage a public test. The Rechabites, a non-Jewish clan loyal to God, are brought into a chamber in the Temple and offered wine. Commentators explain this isn't to tempt them, but to create a powerful, real-life illustration for Judah. Their anticipated refusal will starkly contrast with Judah's disobedience to God, making the people's rebellion inexcusable.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The house - The family.
The Rechabites - The Rechabites were a nomadic tribe, not of Jewish but of Kenite race, and connected w…
19th Century
Anglican
Go to the house of the Rechabites ... —The word “house” is used throughout the chapter in the sense of “family.” Among th…
16th Century
Protestant
It must first be observed that the order of time in which the prophecies were written has not been retained. In history, the regular succession of …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Go unto the house of the RechabitesF3 ; these are the same with the Kenites, who descended from Hobab or Jethr…
Jonadab was famous for wisdom and piety. He lived nearly 300 years before, 2 Kings 10:15. Jonadab charged his posterity not to drink wi…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he convicts them of their transgression by the example of some obedient men.
First, the test of their obedience is given. Se…
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