Jeremiah 35:14

The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father’s commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 35:6-10 records the Rechabites' faithful obedience to their father's command, contrasting with Judah's refusal to listen to God.

Jeremiah 7:13 uses the same 'rising early and speaking' phrase, reinforcing God's repeated calls that Israel rejected.

In Jeremiah 7:24, the same charge of stubborn disobedience appears — they did not listen, but followed their own evil hearts.

Jeremiah 7:25 expands on the pattern: God sent prophets daily from the exodus onward, matching the persistent warning in 35:14.

Jeremiah 7:26 adds they were stiff-necked and did worse — reinforcing the persistent rebellion contrasted with the Rechabites' obedience.

Jeremiah 11:7 echoes the 'rising early and protesting' formula, showing the same covenant lawsuit against disobedience.

Jeremiah 25:3 specifies 23 years of God rising early to speak through Jeremiah — a concrete timeline for the disobedience described.

Jeremiah 25:4 adds that God sent all His prophets rising early, yet the people refused to listen — identical charge to 35:14.

Jeremiah 26:5 repeats the 'rising early and sending' motif, linking it to the call to heed prophetic words.

Jeremiah 29:19 applies the same phrase to the exiles, confirming that God's persistent warnings were universal.

Jeremiah 32:33 says God taught them 'rising early and teaching' — the same pattern of patient instruction met with rejection.

2 Chronicles 36:15 shows God sending prophets 'rising early' because of compassion — revealing His motive behind the repeated calls.

2 Chronicles 36:16 records the people mocking prophets and despising God's words — the ultimate response that the Rechabites contrast.

2 Kings 10:15 Historical context

2 Kings 10:15 shows Jehonadab's association with Jehu — the same Rechabite founder whose commands are faithfully kept in Jeremiah 35:14.

Nehemiah 9:26 recounts Israel's rebellion and killing of prophets — showing the pattern of disobedience that Jeremiah 35:14 references.