Jonadab

Bible Person · Also called: Jehonadab · Male

Who was Jonadab?

A son of Rechab, the founder of a tribe who bound themselves by a vow to abstain from wine (Jer. 35:6-19). There were different settlements of Rechabites (Judg. 1:16; 4:11; 1 Chr. 2:55). His interview and alliance with Jehu are mentioned in 2 Kings 10:15-23. He went with Jehu in his chariot to Samaria.

Biography from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

Family

Parents: Rechab

Where Jonadab appears in Scripture

2 Kings 10:15
2 Kings 10:23
Jeremiah 35:6
Jeremiah 35:8
Jeremiah 35:10
Jeremiah 35:14
Jeremiah 35:16
Jeremiah 35:18
Jeremiah 35:19

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