Jer 35:2 | TNotes | STEP | 35:2 The Recabites were descendants of Jehonadab son of Recab, a Kenite who had served under Jehu, king of Israel (2 Kgs 10:15 , 23 ; 1 Chr 2:55 ). Jeremiah probably knew that the Recabites did not drink wine , but he obeyed the Lord’s command.

b2 Kgs 10:15►

d1 Chr 2:55►

‏ Jeremiah 35:2

35:2 ^a The Recabites were descendants of Jehonadab son of Recab, a Kenite who had served under Jehu, king of Israel (2 Kgs 10:15 ^b, 23 ^c; 1 Chr 2:55 ^d). Jeremiah probably knew that the Recabites did not drink wine, but he obeyed the Lord’s command.