Jeremiah 35:6

But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever:

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 35:10 directly repeats the Rechabites' claim of obeying Jonadab's command to not drink wine, confirming their faithfulness in the same narrative.

In Jeremiah 35:14, this same command is cited as having been faithfully kept by the Rechabites, contrasting with Judah's disobedience.

Exodus 20:12 commands honoring parents — the Rechabites obey their forefather’s command, directly applying this principle.

2 Kings 10:15 Historical context

2 Kings 10:15 introduces Jonadab the Rechabite, whose command the Rechabites are following here.

1 Chronicles 2:55 Historical context

1 Chronicles 2:55 traces the Rechabites' lineage to the Kenites, giving background to this narrative.

Ephesians 6:2 repeats the command to honor parents — the Rechabites obey Jonadab’s command, exemplifying this commandment.

Hebrews 11:9-13 describes Abraham living in tents as a faithful stranger — the Rechabites mirror this obedient sojourner lifestyle.

Numbers 6:2-5 describes the Nazirite vow of abstaining from wine—the Rechabites' permanent abstinence parallels this temporary dedication to God.

2 Kings 10:16 Historical context

In 2 Kings 10:16, Jonadab (the same Rechabite founder) joins Jehu's purge, showing his zeal for the Lord and providing historical context for the Rechabites' loyalty.

Luke 1:15 Parallel

Luke 1:15 says John the Baptist will drink no wine—like the Rechabites, he is set apart for God's service from birth, but his abstention is for prophetic ministry.

Leviticus 10:9 commands priests to abstain from wine before serving—a similar prohibition applied permanently to the Rechabites, though they were not priests.

Numbers 6:3 Parallel

Numbers 6:3 describes the Nazirite vow to abstain from wine, a parallel to the Rechabites' lifelong abstinence, though for different purposes.

Judges 13:7 Parallel

Judges 13:7 instructs Samson's mother to abstain from wine because he is a lifelong Nazirite—similar to the Rechabites' lifelong wine abstention.

Judges 13:14 repeats the command to Samson's mother to avoid wine and vine products—again paralleling the Rechabites' prohibition.