Contradiction with Jeremiah 35:8
This verse states that the Rechabites obey their forefather Jonadab by not drinking wine. This is a part of the same narrative expressing the obedience of the Rechabites, yet it emphasizes the broader aspect of their obedience beyond not building houses.
Jeremiah 35:8: Thus have we obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father in all that he hath charged us, to drink no wine all our days, we, our wives, our sons, nor our daughters;
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 30:1
Hezekiah invites all Israelites, including the people of Judah, to celebrate the Passover, which implies building and maintaining homes and settlements, contradicting the Rechabites' lifestyle of not building houses.
2 Chronicles 30:1: And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel.
Contradiction with Genesis 12:1
God tells Abram to leave his country and build a new life, which involves settling down and building a home, contrasting the Rechabites' vow to avoid building houses.
Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:21
This verse talks about building houses and dwelling in them as a blessing, which contradicts the Rechabites' vow of not building houses.
Isaiah 65:21: And they shall build houses, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:4
Jerusalem is described as large and spacious but with few people and houses, emphasizing the rebuilding efforts post-exile, contrary to the Rechabites’ practices.
Nehemiah 7:4: Now the city [was] large and great: but the people [were] few therein, and the houses [were] not builded. [large: Heb. broad in spaces]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 5:5
Solomon declares his intention to build a house for the Lord, which is an example of taking pride in building, opposing the Rechabites' abstention.
1 Kings 5:5: And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. [purpose: Heb. say]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:24
The wise man who builds his house upon a rock is commended, in contrast to the Rechabites’ commitment to not building houses.
Matthew 7:24: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:3
This verse talks about building a house through wisdom, contrasting with the Rechabites’ commitment to not building houses.
Proverbs 24:3: Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:5
God instructs the exiles to build houses and live in them in Babylon, opposing the Rechabites’ permanent lifestyle choice of avoiding constructing houses.
Jeremiah 29:5: Build ye houses, and dwell [in them]; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;