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href="/bsb/isaiah/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220In that day I will summon my servant, Eliakim son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And then I will call my servant Eliakim son of Hilkiah to replace you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In that day I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On that day I will summon My servant, Eliakim son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘Then it shall be in that day, That I will call My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Then it will come about on that day, That I will summon My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Then it will come about in that day, That I will summon My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Then it will come about in that day, That I will summon My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then it will be in that day, That I will summon My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Then it will come to pass in that day That I will summon My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“On that day I will call for my servant, Eliakim son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On that day I will call for my servant, Eliakim son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When that day comes, I will call my servant Eliakim, son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to Shebna, "When that happens, I will send for my servant Eliakim son of Hilkiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"At that time, I'll call for my servant, Hilkiah's son Eliakim, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On that day I will summon My servant, Eliakim son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"At that time I will summon my servant Eliakim, son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It will happen in that day that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It will happen in that day that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it has come to pass in that day, "" That I have called to My servant, "" To Eliakim son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it hath come to pass, in that day, That I have called to my servant, To Eliakim son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it was in that day I called for my servant, for Eliakim, son of Hilkiah:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliacim the son of Helcias, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And this shall be in that day: I will call my servant Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On that day I will summon my servant Eliakim, son of Hilkiah; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On that day I will call my servant Eliakim son of Hilkiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in that day, says the LORD, I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it shall be in that day, says LORD JEHOVAH, I shall call my Servant Eliakim son of Khelqia<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in that day, That I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Chelcias:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/22-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=4537" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/22.htm">A Message for Shebna</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>I will remove you from office, and you will be ousted from your position. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">On that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wə·qā·rā·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">I will summon</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: lə·‘aḇ·dî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">My servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/471.htm" title="471: lə·’el·yā·qîm (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- God sets up, three Isr. From 'el and quwm; God of raising; Eljakim, the name of four Israelites.">Eliakim</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: ḥil·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">of Hilkiah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him. I will put your authority in his hand, and he will be a father to the dwellers of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a></span><br />You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18</a></span><br />Then they called for the king. And Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebnah the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">2 Kings 18:37</a></span><br />Then Hilkiah’s son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaph’s son Joah the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and they relayed to him the words of the Rabshakeh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-2.htm">2 Kings 19:2</a></span><br />And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3-4</a></span><br />In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. / Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">2 Chronicles 31:13</a></span><br />Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-20.htm">2 Chronicles 34:20</a></span><br />and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9</a></span><br />Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1</a></span><br />Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Nehemiah 12:26</a></span><br />They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3</a></span><br />Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Isaiah 36:22</a></span><br />Then Hilkiah’s son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaph’s son Joah the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and they relayed to him the words of the Rabshakeh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Isaiah 37:2</a></span><br />And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-19.htm">Matthew 16:19</a></span><br />I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:</p><p class="hdg">Eliakim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3,11,22</a></b></br> Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Isaiah 37:2</a></b></br> And he sent Eliakim, who <i>was</i> over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18,37</a></b></br> And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which <i>was</i> over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-3.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/68-28.htm">Summon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-4.htm">Summon</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/22-1.htm">The prophet laments the invasion of Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/22-8.htm">He reproves their human wisdom and worldly joy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">He prophesies Shebna's deprivation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">And the substitution of Eliakim, prefiguring the kingdom of Christ.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>On that day</b><br>This phrase often indicates a specific time of divine intervention or fulfillment of prophecy. In the context of Isaiah, it refers to a future moment when God will act decisively. This is a common prophetic expression found throughout the Old Testament, signaling a significant event in God's redemptive plan.<p><b>I will summon</b><br>The act of summoning implies authority and purpose. God is actively calling someone to fulfill a specific role. This reflects the biblical theme of divine election, where God chooses individuals for particular tasks, as seen with figures like Moses and David.<p><b>My servant</b><br>The term "servant" is significant in Isaiah, often referring to those who carry out God's will. It can also be a messianic title, as seen in the "Servant Songs" of Isaiah (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42, 49, 53</a>). Here, it denotes a person chosen by God for a special mission, highlighting themes of obedience and divine purpose.<p><b>Eliakim</b><br>Eliakim is a historical figure, serving as a steward or official in the royal court of King Hezekiah. His name means "God will establish," which is fitting given his role in God's plan. Eliakim's appointment is a response to the unfaithfulness of Shebna, the previous steward, illustrating the biblical principle of God raising up faithful leaders.<p><b>son of Hilkiah</b><br>Hilkiah is a name associated with several biblical figures, most notably the high priest during King Josiah's reign who discovered the Book of the Law (2 Kings 22). The mention of Eliakim's father provides a genealogical context, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in biblical narratives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliakim.htm">Eliakim</a></b><br>Eliakim is identified as the son of Hilkiah. In the context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/22.htm">Isaiah 22</a>, he is chosen by God to replace Shebna as the steward over the house of David. His name means "God will establish," which signifies his divine appointment and the stability he is meant to bring.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hilkiah.htm">Hilkiah</a></b><br>Hilkiah is the father of Eliakim. His name means "my portion is Yahweh," indicating a heritage of faithfulness and dedication to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shebna.htm">Shebna</a></b><br>Shebna is the official whom Eliakim is set to replace. He is depicted earlier in <a href="/bsb/isaiah/22.htm">Isaiah 22</a> as being self-serving and prideful, leading to his removal from office.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events take place, serving as the political and spiritual center of Judah. It is significant as the location of the Davidic kingdom and the Temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_david.htm">The House of David</a></b><br>This refers to the royal lineage and authority established by God through King David. Eliakim's appointment is significant as it ties into the messianic promise associated with David's line.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a></b><br>God chooses and appoints leaders according to His purposes. Eliakim's selection reminds us that God is sovereign over leadership and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_over_position.htm">Faithfulness Over Position</a></b><br>Eliakim's rise to leadership contrasts with Shebna's fall, teaching us that God values faithfulness and humility over self-promotion and pride.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_christ.htm">Symbol of Christ</a></b><br>Eliakim serves as a type of Christ, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise through Jesus, who holds the true key of David.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_in_leadership.htm">Responsibility in Leadership</a></b><br>With authority comes responsibility. Eliakim's role emphasizes the importance of stewardship and serving others in positions of power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_plan.htm">Hope in God's Plan</a></b><br>Even in times of judgment and upheaval, God is working to establish His purposes, offering hope and assurance to His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_'key_of_david'_align_biblically.htm">In Isaiah 22:20–25, how does the “key of David” symbolism align or conflict with other biblical references like Revelation 3:7?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_eliakim_a_papal_type.htm">Is Eliakim a typological argument for the papacy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_enters_heaven_by_god's_will.htm">Who is Eliakim, son of Hilkiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_word's_origin_in_john_1_1.htm">Is Eliakim a typological argument for the papacy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">Eliakim the son of Hilkiah.</span>--Nothing is known of Eliakim's previous history, but the epithet, "my servant," bears witness to his faith and goodness; and we may well believe him to have been in heart, if not openly, one of Isaiah's disciples. He was apparently, at the time, in some subordinate office.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In that day</span>. In the day of Shebna's deposition from his office of prefect of the palace. <span class="cmt_word">My servant Eliakim</span>. On the dignity of this title, when given by God himself, see the comment on Isaiah 20:3. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/22-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">On that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַה֑וּא</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּ֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will summon</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקָרָ֣אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qā·rā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">My servant,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעַבְדִּ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘aḇ·dî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliakim</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאֶלְיָקִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’el·yā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_471.htm">Strong's 471: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliakim -- 'God sets up', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hilkiah.</span><br /><span class="heb">חִלְקִיָּֽהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥil·qî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 22:20 It will happen in that day that (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/22-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 22:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 22:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/22-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 22:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 22:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>