Rechabites:
the descendants of Rechab through Jonadab or Jehonadab. They belonged to the Kenites, who accompanied the children of Israel into Palestine, and dwelt among them. Moses married a Kenite wife (Jdg 1:16), and Jael was the wife of "Heber the Kenite" (4:17). Saul also showed kindness to the Kenites (1Sa 15:6). The main body of the Kenites dwelt in cities, and adopted settled habits of life (30:29); but Jehonadab forbade his descendants to drink wine or to live in cities. They were commanded to lead always a nomad life. They adhered to the law laid down by Jonadab, and were noted for their fidelity to the old-established custom of their family in the days of Jeremiah (Jer 35); and this feature of their character is referred to by the prophet for the purpose of giving point to his own exhortation. They are referred to in Neh 3:14 and 1Ch 2:55. Dr. Wolff (1839) found in Arabia, near Mecca, a tribe claiming to be descendants of Jehonadab; and recently a Bedouin tribe has been found near the Dead Sea who also profess to be descendants of the same Kenite chief.
Rechabites: Descended from Hemath
Rechabites: The head of, assisted Jehu in his conspiracy against the
Rechabites: Prohibited by Jonadab from Forming Settlements Or
Rechabites: Obedience Of, a Sign to Israel
Rechabites:
SEE [RECHAB].
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