Jeremiah 35:12

12 Then came the word of the LORD to Yirmeyahu, 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 lived in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Yehonadav our father commanded us.

11 But it happened, when Nevukhadretztzar king of Bavel came up into the land, that we said, Come, and let us go to Yerushalayim for fear of the army of the Kasdim, and for fear of the army of the Aram; so we dwell at Yerushalayim.

12 Then came the word of the LORD to Yirmeyahu, saying,

13 Thus says the LORD of Hosts, the God of Yisra'el: Go, and tell the men of Yehudah and the inhabitants of Yerushalayim, Will you not receive instruction to listen to my words? says the LORD.

14 The words of Yehonadav the son of Rechav, that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; and to this day they drink none, for they obey their father's mitzvah: but I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking; and you have not listened to me.