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Rechabites

Kenite-related clan that followed the ascetic vows of Jonadab son of Rechab, held up by Jeremiah as a model of obedience.

religious group2 Bible books2 chapters12 verse appearancesAlso known as: Rechabite, sons of Rechab, house of the Rechabites, sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab

Who is this?

A Kenite-related clan that followed the ascetic vows of their ancestor Jonadab son of Rechab — no wine, no houses, no settled agriculture. enlists Jehonadab son of Rechab as a zealous ally against worship in 2 Kings 10. Jeremiah 35 holds up their obedience to their human father as a rebuke to 's disobedience to Yahweh.

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