Jeremiah 35:12

12 Then the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, saying,

Jeremiah 35:12 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 35:12

Then came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah
After the Rechabites had been tried whether they would break the command of their father, respecting drinking of wine; and steadfastly persisted in their resolution not to drink, urging the reason of it, and vindicating their conduct in another respect: saying;
as follows:

Jeremiah 35:12 In-Context

10 But we have dwelt in tents and have obeyed and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

11 But it came to pass, nevertheless, when Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came up into the land, that we said, Come, and let us go to Jerusalem from before the army of the Chaldeans and from before of the army of the Syrians: and so we remain in Jerusalem.

12 Then the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, saying,

13 Thus hath the LORD of the hosts, the God of Israel said: Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye never receive chastisement hearkening to my words? said the LORD.

14 The word of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, was not moved; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father’s commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye did not hearken unto me.