Jeremiah 35:11
"but we have lived in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us."
Key Reflection
The people of the house of Jonadab in Jeremiah 35:11 would have understood that they lived a nomadic lifestyle, adhering to strict religious and social practices as commanded by their ancestor Jonadab. This commitment to following Jonadab's directives contrasts with the surrounding nations' more settled lifestyles, highlighting the unique covenantal relationship between these people and their forefather, who laid down specific instructions for them to follow even in a nomadic context.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes