But we have lived only in tents, and have obeyed and have done according to all that our father Jonadab commanded us.
Parallel translations
- WEB but we have lived in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.
- KJV But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.
- BSB But we have lived in tents and have obeyed and done exactly as our forefather Jonadab commanded us.
- NKJV But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.
- NLT We have lived in tents and have fully obeyed all the commands of Jehonadab, our ancestor.
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Quick answer
They summarize that they have lived in tents and obeyed all Jonadab commanded. Their record of faithfulness is unbroken.
Overview
The Rechabites restate their full compliance with their ancestor's commands across their way of life. Their unwavering obedience to a human father magnifies the indictment against Judah. The contrast sets up God's coming rebuke of His people's refusal to obey their heavenly Father.
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