¹³ “This is what the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Go, say to the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem: Will you not accept discipline^(A) by listening to My words?”—this is the Lord’s declaration. ¹⁴ “The words of Jonadab, son of Rechab, have been carried out. He commanded his sons not to drink wine, and they have not drunk to this very day because they have obeyed their ancestor’s command. But I have spoken to you time and time again,^[a](B) and you have not obeyed Me! ¹⁵ Time and time again^[b] I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: Turn, each one from his evil way of life,^(C) and correct your actions. Stop following other gods to serve them.^(D) Live in the land that I gave you and your ancestors. But you would not pay attention or obey Me.^(E)