Person Old Testament
Jeremiah
Jeremiah, the son of Habazziniah, was a Rechabite who was tested by the prophet Jeremiah for his obedience to his ancestor's commands. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:3.
Why it matters. Son of Habazziniah, a Rechabite.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Jeremiah
Jeremiah, the son of Habazziniah, is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah as a member of the Rechabite clan. The Rechabites were a nomadic group known for their strict adherence to the commands of their ancestor, Jonadab son of Rechab. They abstained from drinking wine, building houses, sowing seed, and planting vineyards.
The prophet Jeremiah was instructed by God to test the Rechabites' obedience. He brought them into the temple and offered them wine to drink. However, the Rechabites, including Jeremiah son of Habazziniah, refused to drink the wine, stating that they were following the commands of their ancestor Jonadab.
The prophet Jeremiah then used the Rechabites' obedience as a contrast to the disobedience of the people of Judah. He praised the Rechabites for their faithfulness and declared that they would always have a descendant to serve God because of their commitment to their ancestor's commands. This event highlights the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God, even in the face of societal pressure to conform.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
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- Parents
- Habazziniah
- Children
- Jaazaniah
Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Jeremiah (1 verse)