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What is a Rechabite?

What is a Rechabite? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (historical) Any of the descendants of Rechab through Jonadab or Jehonadab. They belonged to the Kenites who accompanied the children of Israel into the holy land, and dwelt among them.
  2. One who abstains entirely from alcohol.
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Thomas became chairman of Department of Public Instruction Board of Advice 134, under whom school 488 fell, and was a keen Rechabite.
Rather than joining the middle-class Rechabite temperance association to which his Uncle Tristram belonged, Gilman became a member of the more plebeian Washingtonians.
Other societies offering children's savings plans include Family, Liverpool Victoria, National Deposit, Police Mutual, Rechabite, Royal Liver, Scottish and Shepherds.
I am no Rechabite, but it is possible, you know, to enjoy life without one cheap drink too many in your hand.
The Rechabite Friendly Society has launched a funeral plan with competitive rates for those who agree not to drink alcohol.
And the Rechabite Friendly Society has a tax-exempt endowment savings plan allowing customers to cash in on abstinence.

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