Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:43
This verse indicates that fields will be bought in the land, showing land possession contrary to the Rechabites' rejection of building houses.
Jeremiah 32:43: And fields shall be bought in this land, whereof ye say, [It is] desolate without man or beast; it is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 9:7
David promises Mephibosheth property and wealth, which contrasts with the Rechabites' lifestyle of not owning vineyards or fields.
2 Samuel 9:7: And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Encourages laying up treasures in heaven instead of earthly riches, opposing the Rechabites' rejection of earthly possessions for practical reasons, not spiritual.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Acts 2:45
Early Christians sold their possessions and goods and shared with others, highlighting a communal life differing from the Rechabites' abstention from settled life.
Acts 2:45: And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all [men], as every man had need.
Contradiction with Genesis 23:16-18
Abraham buys a field to bury Sarah, which contrasts with the Rechabites' rejection of land ownership.
Genesis 23:16-18: And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current [money] with the merchant.
Contradiction with Leviticus 25:23
The land should not be sold forever, God speaks of land belonging to Him yet permits ownership, unlike the Rechabites who abstain from owning land.
Leviticus 25:23: The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land [is] mine; for ye [are] strangers and sojourners with me. [for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:2
Naboth refuses to sell his vineyard to King Ahab, showing value in landownership unlike the Rechabites' principles.
1 Kings 21:2: And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it [is] near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; [or], if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. [seem...: Heb. be good in thine eyes]