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    Rechab

    REE-kab

    Meaning

    Rider; Horseman

    Hebrew origin · Boy · First in 2 Kings

    What it points to

    Rechab's descendants show multigenerational faithfulness — keeping their father's commands for centuries, earning God's permanent blessing.

    Verses · King James Version

    “But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us.”

    Jeremiah 35:6-7

    “Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.”

    Jeremiah 35:19

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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