Jeremiah 35:16
Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people hath not hearkened unto me:
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 35 connects to 9 cross-references. The Rechabites' faithfulness to their ancestor Jonadab's command never to drink wine is contrasted with Judah's unfaithfulness to God's commands. Because the Rechabites obeyed their human ancestor, they are promised their lineage will never end, while Judah faces judgment for …
Other Translations
Forasmuch as the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people hath not hearkened unto me;
`Because the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab have performed the command of their father, that he commanded them, and this people have not hearkened unto Me,
Though the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have done the orders of their father which he gave them, this people has not given ear to me:
Cross References
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not …
The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for …
A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? …
But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for …
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and …
And he said, A certain man had two sons:
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.