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Rechab

Pronounced REE-kab

boy

✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Rechab appears in the King James Bible, including Jeremiah 35:6-7.

Meaning: "Rider; Horseman"
Origin: Hebrew

The Rechabites were a clan descended from Rechab who followed their ancestor's command to never drink wine, build houses, or plant vineyards — and they kept this vow for generations. God used their faithfulness to shame Israel's disobedience, praising their loyalty to their father's command.

Spiritual meaning

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

Related verses (KJV)

"But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us."
Jeremiah 35:6-7 (KJV) →
"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 (KJV) →

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