Jeremiah 35:8

Thus have we obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father in all that he hath charged us, to drink no wine all our days, we, our wives, our sons, nor our daughters;

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 35:2 Historical context

Jeremiah 35:2 records God's command to bring the Rechabites into the temple, leading to their testimony of obedience here.

Jeremiah 35:10 repeats the same testimony of obedience to Jehonadab's commands, reinforcing their faithfulness.

Proverbs 1:8 commands sons to hear their father's instruction — the Rechabites here embody that obedience to their ancestor Jonadab.

Proverbs 4:1 calls children to hear a father's instruction — the Rechabites here are the perfect example of that.

Proverbs 4:2 urges not to forsake good doctrine — the Rechabites here kept their father's commands faithfully.

Proverbs 4:10 promises many years to those who receive a father's sayings — the Rechabites are promised long life for obeying.

Proverbs 6:20 commands keeping a father's commandment — the Rechabites here keep their father Jonadab's charge.

Proverbs 13:1 contrasts a wise son who hears instruction with a scorner — the Rechabites are wise sons obeying their father.

2 Kings 10:15 Historical context

2 Kings 10:15 introduces Jehonadab son of Rechab, the ancestor whose command the Rechabites faithfully obey here.

Colossians 3:20 commands children to obey parents — the Rechabites' obedience to their forefather Jonadab exemplifies this principle.