Jer 35:16
Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people hath not hearkened unto me:
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A son honoureth {his} father, and a servant his master: if then I {be} a father, where {is} mine honour? and if I {be} a master, where {is} my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?
The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.
Come unto me, all {ye} that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: {but} Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
And he said, A certain man had two sons: