- Bible
- Jeremiah
- Chapter 35
- Verse 8
Jeremiah 35:8
“Thus have we obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father in all that he hath charged us, to drink no wine all our days, we, our wives, our sons, nor our daughters;”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thus have we obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father,.... The above was the charge he gave them; and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Jeremiah 35:8-10
Our father - Not merely our ancestor, but the founder of our institutions.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 35:1-11
This chapter is of an earlier date than many of those before; for what is contained in it was said and done in the days…
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