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:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 35:16

BSB
Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out the command their forefather gave them, but these people have not listened to Me.
AKJV
Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people has not listened to me:
CPDV
So the sons of Jonadab, the son of Rechab, have remained firm in the commandment of their father, which he instructed to them, while this people has not been obedient to me.
ERV
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;
NHEB
Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not listened to me;
SMT
For the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab raised up the commands of their father which be commanded them; and this people heard not to me.

Commentary for Jeremiah 35:16

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Overview of Jeremiah 35:16
Summary
Obedient family versus resistant people
Event
Comparative judgment presented
Estimated Time Period
c. 605 BC
Category
Teaching