Jer 35:1-2 | MHM | STEP | The Case of the Rechabites This chapter goes back to an earlier time during the reign of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. It describes the Rechabites, a family originally descended from the Kenites, who were relatives of Moses’ father-in-law (1 Chronicles 2:55; Judges 1:16 ). The Rechabites obeyed the strict lifestyle rules given by their ancestor Jonadab, which set them apart from the Israelites. God uses their example of obedience to teach an important lesson to the people of Judah. v. 1-2 : God tells Jeremiah to bring the Rechabites into a room of the temple and offer them wine to drink. This test will demonstrate their commitment to the rules of their family (Jeremiah 35:1-2 ).

‏ Jeremiah 35:1-2

The Case of the Rechabites

This chapter goes back to an earlier time during the reign of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. It describes the Rechabites, a family originally descended from the Kenites, who were relatives of Moses’ father-in-law (1 Chronicles 2:55; Judges 1:16 ^a). The Rechabites obeyed the strict lifestyle rules given by their ancestor Jonadab, which set them apart from the Israelites. God uses their example of obedience to teach an important lesson to the people of Judah.

v. 1-2: God tells Jeremiah to bring the Rechabites into a room of the temple and offer them wine to drink. This test will demonstrate their commitment to the rules of their family (Jeremiah 35:1-2 ^b).

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