Jeremiah 35:7

“Neither shall ye build house, nor sow seed, nor plant vineyard, nor have [any], etc.] That is, they were not to build houses, sow seed, or plant vineyards, for themselves, for their own profit and advantage; nor possess either of these through purchase or gift: all this was enjoined them, partly because they were strangers in the land of Israel, as is suggested in the latter part of the verse, and so were to have no inheritance in it; and partly because the pastoral life was what their ancestors had lived; and therefore Jonadab was desirous it should be continued in his posterity; as well as because by this means they would live not envied by the Israelites, among whom they were; since they…”

“tents-- (Jdg 4:17). live many days--according to the promise connected with the fifth commandment (Exo 20:12; Eph 6:2-3). strangers--They were not of the stock of Jacob, but sojourners in Israel. Types of the children of God, pilgrims on earth, looking for heaven as their home: having little to lose, so that losing times cost them little alarm; sitting loose to what they have (Heb 10:34; Heb 11:9-10, Heb 11:13-16).”

“Wine is the symbol of a settled life, because the vine requires time for its growth and care in its cultivation, while the preparation of the wine itself requires buildings, and it then has to be stored up before it is ready for use. The drink of nomads consists of the milk of their herds. Jeremiah 35:7 Strangers - Because not of Jewish blood, though wandering in their territory. return to 'Top of Page'”

“That ye may live - Jonadab cautions his sons by a thrifty, sober, laborious life, to which they had been bred, in keeping flocks, to avoid any thing which might expose them to the envy or hatred of the people amongst whom they were come to sojourn. Jeremiah 35:10”

“all: Jer 35:10; Gen 25:27; Lev 23:42, Lev 23:43; Neh 8:14-16; Eph 5:18; Heb 11:9-13; Pe1 2:11 Jeremiah 35:8”