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13 “Thus says Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “(A)Will you not receive discipline by listening to My words?” declares Yahweh. 14 “The (B)words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, which he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are established. So they do not drink wine to this day, for they have listened to their father’s command. But I have spoken to you, (C)rising up early and speaking; yet you have (D)not listened to Me. 15 Also I have sent to you all My (E)slaves the prophets, rising up early and sending, saying: ‘(F)Turn now every man from his evil way and make good your deeds, and (G)do not walk after other gods to [a]serve them. Then you will (H)inhabit the land which I have given to you and to your fathers; but you have not (I)inclined your ear or listened to Me.

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13 “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell(A) the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem, ‘Will you not learn a lesson(B) and obey my words?’ declares the Lord. 14 ‘Jehonadab son of Rekab ordered his descendants not to drink wine and this command has been kept. To this day they do not drink wine, because they obey their forefather’s command.(C) But I have spoken to you again and again,(D) yet you have not obeyed(E) me. 15 Again and again I sent all my servants the prophets(F) to you. They said, “Each of you must turn(G) from your wicked ways and reform(H) your actions; do not follow other gods(I) to serve them. Then you will live in the land(J) I have given to you and your ancestors.” But you have not paid attention or listened(K) to me.

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