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Jeremiah describes Jehonadab as the leader of desert nomads who protested against society's corrupt religion (Jeremiah 35). Recab was a Kenite (1 Chronicles 2:55). While most nomadic Kenites lived in southern Judah, some were in Galilee (Judges 4:17; 5:24). Their opposition to the royal family's unfaithfulness may have led them to support Jehu as a savior and reformer.
The writer highlights two key events during the time Jehu was king:
Jehu killed everyone who might claim Joram’s throne (2 Kings 10:1–17), and
Jehu executed the priests of Baal (2 Kings 10:18–27).
Events
People
Jonadab: Son of Rechab, who promoted Rechabite lifestyle Rechab: Ancestor of the Rechabites, who were faithful to God
Glossary
Black Obelisk Hand Hosea, Book of Jehu Jeroboam Jonadab Kings, Books of First and Second Rechab Right Hand
Topics
Enthusiasm: Jehu Hand of Friendship Homicide: Felonious: Jehu Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Religious Zeal of, in Killing Idolaters Jonadab: Also Called Jehonadab: A Rechabite and Companion of Jehu Rechab: Father of Jehonadab Rechabites: The Head of, Assisted Jehu in his Conspiracy Against The Religious Zeal in Punishing Evil People: Jehu The Hands: Treaties Made by Joining