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Shebna the court secretary; and Joah son of Asaph, the royal historian.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And there came out to him Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the secretary, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the secretary, went out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the [royal] household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recording historian, came out to [meet] him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came out to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then came forth unto him Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Three of the king's highest officials came out of Jerusalem to meet him. One of them was Hilkiah's son Eliakim, who was the prime minister. The other two were Shebna, assistant to the prime minister, and Joah son of Asaph, keeper of the government records. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then came forth unto him Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eliakim, who was in charge of the palace and was the son of Hilkiah, Shebna the scribe, and Joah, who was the royal historian and the son of Asaph, went out to the field commander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Three Judeans came out to meet him: the official in charge of the palace, Eliakim son of Hilkiah; the court secretary, Shebna; and the official in charge of the records, Joah son of Asaph. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hilkiah's son Eliakim, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the secretary, and Asaph's son Joah, the recorder, went out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace supervisor, accompanied by Shebna the scribe and Joah son of Asaph, the secretary, went out to meet him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder came out to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then came forth to him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, who was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph the recorder came out to him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Eliakim son of Hilkiah goes forth to him, who [is] over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph, the remembrancer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and go forth unto him doth Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who is over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph, the remembrancer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Eliakim, son of Hilkiah, will come forth, who was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah Asaph's son, remembering.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there went out to him Eliacim the son of Helcias, who was over the house, and Sobna the scribe, and Joahe the son of Asaph the recorder. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And those who went to him were Eliakim, son of Hilkiah, who was over the house, and Shebna, the scribe, and Joah, son of Asaph, the historian.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />there came out to him the master of the palace, Eliakim, son of Hilkiah, and Shebna the scribe, and the chancellor, Joah, son of Asaph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And there came out to him Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, and Shebna the secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the recorder.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there went out to him Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, who was steward of the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Eliakim, son of Khelqia, Chief of the Household went out to him, and Shebna the Scribe and Yuakh, son of Asaph the Chronicler<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then came forth unto him Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there went forth to him Heliakim the steward, the <i>son</i> of Chelcias, and Somnas the scribe, and Joach the <i>son</i> of Asaph, the recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/36-3.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=7435" 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/36.htm">Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>And the king of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh, with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. And he stopped by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/471.htm" title="471: ’el·yā·qîm (N-proper-ms) -- God sets up, three Isr. From 'el and quwm; God of raising; Eljakim, the name of four Israelites.">Then 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> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·bā·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the palace</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">administrator,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7644.htm" title="7644: wə·šeḇ·nā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Secretary and majordomo of Hezekiah.: or Shebnah; from an unused root meaning to grow; growth; Shebna or Shebnah, an Israelite.">Shebna</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: has·sō·p̄êr (Art:: N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">the scribe,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3098.htm" title="3098: wə·yō·w·’āḥ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is brother, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and 'ach; Jehovah-brothered; Joach, the name of four Israelites.">and Joah</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/623.htm" title="623: ’ā·sāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">of Asaph</a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: ham·maz·kîr (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">the recorder,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours?…<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="/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="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Isaiah 22:15-19</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “Go, say to Shebna, the steward in charge of the palace: / What are you doing here, and who authorized you to carve out a tomb for yourself here—to chisel your tomb in the height and cut your resting place in the rock? / Look, O mighty man! The LORD is about to shake you violently. He will take hold of you, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9-12</a></span><br />Later, as Sennacherib king of Assyria and all his forces besieged Lachish, he sent his servants to Jerusalem with a message for King Hezekiah of Judah and all the people of Judah who were in Jerusalem: / “This is what Sennacherib king of Assyria says: What is the basis of your confidence, that you remain in Jerusalem under siege? / Is not Hezekiah misleading you to give you over to death by famine and thirst when he says, ‘The LORD our God will deliver us from the hand of the king of Assyria?’ ...<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="/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="/2_kings/18-26.htm">2 Kings 18:26-27</a></span><br />Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, along with Shebnah and Joah, said to the Rabshakeh, “Please speak to your servants in Aramaic, since we understand it. Do not speak with us in Hebrew in the hearing of the people on the wall.” / But the Rabshakeh replied, “Has my master sent me to speak these words only to you and your master, and not to the men sitting on the wall, who are destined with you to eat their own dung and drink their own urine?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm">2 Kings 18:17</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the king of Assyria sent the Tartan, the Rabsaris, and the Rabshakeh, along with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They advanced up to Jerusalem and stationed themselves by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah 1:1</a></span><br />This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-3.htm">Isaiah 7:3</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20-25</a></span><br />On that day I will summon My servant, Eliakim son of Hilkiah. / 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. / I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-16.htm">2 Chronicles 32:16-19</a></span><br />And the servants of Sennacherib spoke further against the LORD God and against His servant Hezekiah. / He also wrote letters mocking the LORD, the God of Israel, and saying against Him: “Just as the gods of the nations did not deliver their people from my hand, so the God of Hezekiah will not deliver His people from my hand.” / Then the Assyrians called out loudly in Hebrew to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall, to frighten and terrify them in order to capture the city. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-4.htm">2 Kings 19:4</a></span><br />Perhaps the LORD your God will hear all the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to defy the living God, and He will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-4.htm">Isaiah 37:4</a></span><br />Perhaps the LORD your God will hear the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to defy the living God, and He will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-19.htm">2 Kings 18:19-25</a></span><br />The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours? / You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me? / Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then came forth to him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder.</p><p class="hdg">Eliakim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Isaiah 22:15-20</a></b></br> Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, <i>even</i> unto Shebna, which <i>is</i> over the house, <i>and say</i>, … </p><p class="hdg">Shebna</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16,17</a></b></br> And Joab the son of Zeruiah <i>was</i> over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud <i>was</i> recorder; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-24.htm">2 Samuel 20:24,25</a></b></br> And Adoram <i>was</i> over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud <i>was</i> recorder: … </p><p class="hdg">scribe.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/19-2.htm">Administrator</a> <a href="/psalms/83-1.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Asaph's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Chronicler</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hilkiah's</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">Joah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Jo'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-14.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">Recorder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Remembrancer</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-18.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/ezra/4-23.htm">Secretary</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Shebna</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Administrator</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Asaph's</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Chronicler</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-11.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-11.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hilkiah's</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Household</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-11.htm">Joah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-11.htm">Jo'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Recorder</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">Remembrancer</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Secretary</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-11.htm">Shebna</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/36-1.htm">Sennacherib invades Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/36-2.htm">Rabshakeh, sent by Sennacherib, solicits the people to revolt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">His words are told to Hezekiah</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'; 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This position is akin to a chief of staff or prime minister, overseeing the king's household and affairs. Eliakim's appointment is mentioned in <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20-22</a>, where he is given the "key of the house of David," symbolizing authority and trust. His role in this narrative highlights the importance of wise and faithful leadership during times of crisis, as Judah faced the threat of Assyrian invasion.<p><b>Shebna the scribe</b><br>Shebna, identified as the scribe, was responsible for recording and managing official documents and communications. In <a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Isaiah 22:15-19</a>, Shebna is criticized for his pride and self-serving actions, leading to his demotion. His presence here, alongside Eliakim, suggests a complex political environment where past actions and reputations influenced current roles. The scribe's position was crucial for maintaining the kingdom's records and ensuring accurate communication, especially during negotiations or confrontations with foreign powers.<p><b>and Joah son of Asaph the recorder</b><br>Joah, son of Asaph, served as the recorder, a role involving the documentation of events and decisions, akin to a chronicler or historian. This position was vital for preserving the history and legal matters of the kingdom. The mention of Asaph connects Joah to a lineage known for its musical and liturgical contributions, as Asaph was a prominent figure in King David's time (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-39.htm">1 Chronicles 6:39</a>). Joah's role underscores the importance of accurate record-keeping and the transmission of history, particularly during pivotal moments like the Assyrian threat.<p><b>went out to him</b><br>The delegation of Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah going out to meet the Assyrian representative, the Rabshakeh, signifies a formal diplomatic encounter. This action reflects the gravity of the situation, as Jerusalem faced the imminent threat of siege. The meeting outside the city walls indicates a customary practice of negotiating terms or seeking peace before open conflict. This moment is a critical juncture in the narrative, emphasizing the tension between faith in God's deliverance and the political realities of the time. The encounter foreshadows the themes of trust and divine intervention that are central to the chapters that follow.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliakim_son_of_hilkiah.htm">Eliakim son of Hilkiah</a></b><br>He was the palace administrator, a high-ranking official in King Hezekiah's court. His role was crucial in managing the affairs of the kingdom and representing the king in important matters.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shebna_the_scribe.htm">Shebna the scribe</a></b><br>Shebna held the position of a scribe, responsible for recording and managing official documents. His presence indicates the importance of the encounter, as scribes were key in documenting royal decrees and communications.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joah_son_of_asaph.htm">Joah son of Asaph</a></b><br>Joah served as the recorder, another significant role in the administration, tasked with keeping records of events and communications. His lineage, being the son of Asaph, suggests a heritage of service in the royal court.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assyrian_threat.htm">The Assyrian Threat</a></b><br>This event occurs during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem, a critical moment in Judah's history where faith and leadership were tested.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Judah, under threat from the Assyrian army, serves as the backdrop for this encounter, highlighting the tension and urgency of the situation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_crisis.htm">Leadership in Crisis</a></b><br>Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah exemplify the importance of strong, faithful leadership during times of crisis. Their roles remind us of the need for godly leaders who can stand firm in the face of external threats.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_service.htm">The Role of Faithful Service</a></b><br>Each official had a specific role, demonstrating the value of diverse gifts and responsibilities within the body of Christ. We are called to serve faithfully in whatever capacity God has placed us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_heritage_and_legacy.htm">The Power of Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>Joah's lineage as the son of Asaph highlights the impact of a godly heritage. Our actions and faith can leave a lasting legacy for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the overwhelming threat from Assyria, the presence of these officials signifies a trust in God's plan and sovereignty. We are encouraged to rely on God, even when circumstances seem dire.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 36</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/evidence_for_shebna's_downfall.htm">In Isaiah 22:15–19, what evidence supports the existence of Shebna and his downfall, given the lack of external records? </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/why_did_rabshakeh_speak_hebrew.htm">2 Kings 18:17 - Why would Rabshakeh speak in Hebrew if he didn't want Judah's people to hear his threats?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Eliakim.</span>--It is significant that Eliakim now fills the office which, a short time before, had been filled by Shebna, while the latter is reduced to the inferior position of a scribe (<a href="/context/isaiah/22-15.htm" title="Thus said the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get you to this treasurer, even to Shebna, which is over the house, and say,">Isaiah 22:15-25</a>). The change is clearly traceable to Isaiah's influence. The "scribe" was the secretary who formulated despatches and degrees; the "recorder," probably the registrar of the official annals.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Eliakim: Hilkiah's son</span> (see above, <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20</a>). Eliakim had now taken the place of the Shebna who was "over the house" when Isaiah prophesied his downfall (<a href="/isaiah/22-19.htm">Isaiah 22:19</a>) and Eliakim's advancement (<a href="/isaiah/22-21.htm">Isaiah 22:21-23</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Shebna the scribe</span>. It is not quite certain that this is the same "Shebna" as the former prefect of the palace, but the uncommonness of the name is a strong argument for the identity. The post of "scribe" or "secretary "(marginal rendering) was one of some importance (see <a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3</a>), though inferior to that of palace prefect. <span class="cmt_word">Joah... the recorder</span> (comp. <a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18</a>, where the same three officials are mentioned in the same order). We learn from Kings that Sennacherib sent in reality three envoys (<a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm">2 Kings 18:17</a>) to Hezekiah - the Tartan, or "commander-in-chief;" the Rabsaris, or "chief eunuch;" and the Rabshakeh, or "rab-sak," the "chief captain," the second in command after the tartan. Hezekiah thought it right to appoint an equal number of officials to meet and confer with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/36-3.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">Then Eliakim</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְיָקִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(’el·yā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">חִלְקִיָּ֖הוּ</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 /><br /><span class="word">the palace</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּ֑יִת</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">administrator,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shebna</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֶׁבְנָא֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šeḇ·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7644.htm">Strong's 7644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shebna -- secretary and majordomo of Hezekiah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the scribe,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסֹּפֵ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(has·sō·p̄êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> </span><span class="str2">To count, recount, relate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Joah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹאָ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·’āḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3098.htm">Strong's 3098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joah -- 'the LORD is brother', the name of several 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 Asaph</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the recorder,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּזְכִּֽיר׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·maz·kîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 36:3 Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah who (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/36-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 36:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 36:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/36-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 36:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 36:4" /></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>