1 Chronicles 2:55

And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

Cross-reference

In 1 Chronicles 4:9, Jabez is a person; 2:55 uses 'Jabez' as a place, likely named after him.

In 1 Chronicles 4:10, Jabez's prayer is recorded, adding story to the location in 2:55.

Jeremiah 35:2–8 Historical context

Jeremiah 35:2-8 recounts the Rechabites' obedience to their forefather Jonadab's command not to drink wine, illustrating the family mentioned here.

Jeremiah 35:19 Historical context

Jeremiah 35:19 promises that the Rechabite line will never lack a man to serve God, directly connecting to their mention here as the house of Rechab.

Judges 1:16 Historical context

In Judges 1:16, Kenites settle with Judah, matching the Kenites from Hammath in 2:55.

1 Samuel 15:6 Historical context

1 Samuel 15:6 describes how the Kenites, listed here, were spared by Saul for their kindness to Israel during the Exodus.

Judges 4:11 Historical context

In Judges 4:11, Heber the Kenite is a descendant of Hobab, linking to the Kenite clan in 2:55.

2 Kings 10:15 Historical context

2 Kings 10:15 introduces Jehonadab the Rechabite, linking the Rechabite clan named here to a key figure in Jehu's purge.

Jeremiah 35:6 Historical context

Jeremiah 35:6 records the Rechabites' rule of abstinence commanded by Jonadab, linking to the Rechabite lineage in this verse.