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Then I took Jaazaniah the son of Jeremiah, the son of Habazziniah, and his brothers, and all his sons, and the whole house of the Rechabites;
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Jeremiah summons Jaazaniah, identified by commentators as the leader of the Rechabite clan. Scholars note the significance of their names (e.g., Jaazaniah means 'Jehovah hears'), which indicates they were part of Israel's faith. Some suggest that the terms 'brethren' and 'sons' may not be literal family but could denote different levels of membership within a structured religious community.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Jaazaniah was the chief of that portion of the tribe which had taken refuge in Jerusalem.
19th Century
Anglican
Then I took Jaazaniah the son of Jeremiah ... —The names (Jaazaniah = Jehovah hears, Jeremiah = Jehovah exalts, Habazinia…
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
Then I took Jaazaniah the son of Jeremiah, the son of Habaziniah Who was, no doubt, the most fa…
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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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