And I set before the sons of the house of the Rĕ
“But you made the Nazirites drink wine, and commanded the prophets saying, ‘Do not prophesy!’
Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a glad heart; for Elohim has already approved your works.
Besides, I wrote for this purpose also, that I might know the proof of you, if you are obedient in all matters.
“Go to the house of the Rĕ
and coming from the market-place, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions which they have received and hold fast – the washing of cups and utensils and copper vessels and couches.
