Jeremiah 35:2

"The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, saying,"

Key Reflection

This phrase indicates that God communicated directly with Jeremiah during a specific historical period, highlighting the divine origin and importance of the subsequent message. The mention of Jehoiakim underscores the context within the broader narrative of Judah's decline and the prophetic role in warning against apostasy.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The house -The family. The Rechabites -The Rechabites were a nomadic tribe not of Jewish but of Kenite race, and connected with the AmalekitesNumbers 24:21;1 Samuel 15:6, from whom however they had separated themselves, and made a close alliance with the tribe of JudahJudges 1:16, on whose southern borders they took up their dwelling1 Samuel 27:10. While, however, the main body of the Kenites gradually adopted settled habits, and dwelt in cities1 Samuel 30:29, the Rechabites persisted in leading the free desert life, and in this determination they were finally confirmed by the influence and authority of Jonadab, who lived in Jehu’s reign.

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