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and Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the secretary, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder went out to them. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> They summoned King Hezekiah, but the king sent these officials to meet with them: Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace administrator; Shebna the court secretary; and Joah son of Asaph, the royal historian. <a href="/esv/2_kings/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when they called for the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the secretary, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/18.htm">New King James Version</a> And when they had called to the king, Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came out to them. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then they called to the king, and Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the household, Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the secretary, went out to them. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they called to the king, Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, came out to them. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When they called to the king, Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, came out to them. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then they called to the king, and Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, came out to them. <a href="/amp/2_kings/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When they called for the king, Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the [king’s] household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the secretary went out to [meet] them. <a href="/csb/2_kings/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They called for the king, but Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebnah the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came out to them. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they called for the king, but Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, Shebnah the court secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the court historian, came out to them. <a href="/asv/2_kings/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. <a href="/cev/2_kings/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They called out to Hezekiah, and three of his highest officials came out to meet them. 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. <a href="/erv/2_kings/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When they called for King Hezekiah, Eliakim, who was in charge of the palace and was the son of Hilkiah, Shebnah the scribe, and Joah, who was the royal historian and the son of Asaph, went out to the field commander. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then they sent for King Hezekiah, and three of his officials went out to meet them: Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace; Shebna, the court secretary; and Joah son of Asaph, who was in charge of the records. <a href="/isv/2_kings/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they called for the king, Hilkiah's son Eliakim, who managed the household, Shebnah the scribe, and Asaph's son Joah the recorder went out to them. <a href="/msb/2_kings/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_kings/18.htm">NET Bible</a> They summoned the king, so Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace supervisor, accompanied by Shebna the scribe and Joah son of Asaph, the secretary, went out to meet them. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. <a href="/web/2_kings/18.htm">World English Bible</a> When they had called to the king, Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder came out to them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they call to the king, and Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who [is] over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph, the remembrancer, go out to them. <a href="/ylt/2_kings/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they call unto the king, and go out unto them doth Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who is over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the remembrancer. <a href="/slt/2_kings/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will call for the king, and there will go forth to them Eliakim, son of Hilkiah, who was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph reminding.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they called for the king: and there went out to them Eliacim the son of Helcias who was over the house, and Sobna the scribe, and Joahe the son of Asaph the recorder. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they called for the king. But there went out to them Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, the first ruler of the house, and Shebnah, the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the keeper of records. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/18.htm">New American Bible</a> They called for the king, but Eliakim, son of Hilkiah, the master of the palace, came out, along with Shebnah the scribe and the chancellor Joah, son of Asaph. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they called for the king, there came out to them Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was in charge of the palace, and Shebnah the secretary, and Joah son of Asaph, the recorder.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was the steward of the household, and Shebna the scribe and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they called to the King, and Eliakim, son of Khelqia, the Steward, and Shebna the Scribe, and Yuakh, son of Asaph, the Chronicler went out to them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. <a href="/sep/2_kings/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they cried to Ezekias: and there came to him Heliakim the son of Chelcias the steward, and Somnas the scribe, and Joas the son of Saphat the recorder. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/18-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=6361" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/18.htm">Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem</a> 17Nevertheless, 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. 18<a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">Then they called</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king;</a> <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.">and 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·nāh (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.">Shebnah</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: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to them.</a> 19The 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> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3</a> Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to him. <a href="/2_kings/19-2.htm">2 Kings 19:2</a> And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz <a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Isaiah 37:2</a> And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz <a href="/2_chronicles/32-9.htm">2 Chronicles 32:9-12</a> 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?’ ... <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Isaiah 36:22</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">2 Kings 18:37</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/19-5.htm">2 Kings 19:5</a> So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah, <a href="/isaiah/37-5.htm">Isaiah 37:5</a> So the servants of King Hezekiah went to Isaiah, <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a> Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders. <a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3</a> Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; <a href="/1_kings/18-3.htm">1 Kings 18:3</a> and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD, <a href="/2_chronicles/34-20.htm">2 Chronicles 34:20</a> and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">Jeremiah 26:24</a> Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death. <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a> Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.Eliakim.<a href="/2_kings/19-2.htm">2 Kings 19:2</a> And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.<a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Isaiah 22:20-24</a> And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah: … <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Isaiah 36:3,22</a> 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… Shebna.<a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Isaiah 22:15-19</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say, … the scribe.<a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a> And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;the recorder.<a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16</a> And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;<a href="/2_samuel/20-24.htm">2 Samuel 20:24</a> And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:<a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3</a> Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Administrator</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">Chronicler</a> <a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-3.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-3.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-1.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-5.htm">Household</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Joah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Jo'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-15.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">Recorder</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">Remembrancer</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-10.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-10.htm">Secretary</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Shebna</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Shebnah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Administrator</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Chronicler</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Joah</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Jo'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Recorder</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Remembrancer</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Secretary</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Shebna</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Shebnah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 18</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/18-1.htm">Hezekiah's good reign</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/18-4.htm">He destroys idolatry, and prospers</a> 9. <a href="/2_kings/18-9.htm">The inhabitants of Samaria are carried captive for their sins</a> 13. <a href="/2_kings/18-13.htm">Sennacherib invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute</a> 17. <a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm">Rabshakeh, by blasphemous persuasions, solicits the people to revolt</a> </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 phrase occurs during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem under King Hezekiah. The Assyrian officials, led by the Rabshakeh, called for King Hezekiah to negotiate terms of surrender. This reflects the common practice of ancient Near Eastern diplomacy, where emissaries would first attempt to negotiate before engaging in full-scale warfare. The Assyrians were known for their military prowess and psychological warfare, often using intimidation to subdue their enemies without battle.And Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, held a significant position as the palace administrator, also known as the "over the house." This role was akin to a chief steward or prime minister, responsible for managing the king's household and affairs. Eliakim's presence indicates his high status and trustworthiness in Hezekiah's court. His name, meaning "God will establish," reflects the theocentric worldview of the Israelites, where names often carried theological significance.Shebnah the scribe, Shebnah served as the scribe, a position of considerable importance, responsible for recording events, drafting official documents, and advising the king. In <a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Isaiah 22:15-19</a>, Shebnah is criticized for his pride and self-aggrandizement, suggesting a complex character who may have had ambitions beyond his station. The role of the scribe was crucial in maintaining the administrative and bureaucratic functions of the kingdom.and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, Joah, the son of Asaph, served as the recorder or chronicler, tasked with documenting the events of the kingdom and maintaining official records. This position was vital for preserving the history and legal matters of the nation. The mention of Asaph may connect Joah to the Levitical family of musicians and temple servants, indicating a heritage of service to God and the community.went out to them. The delegation of Eliakim, Shebnah, and Joah going out to meet the Assyrian envoys demonstrates the protocol of sending high-ranking officials to engage in diplomatic discussions. This act of going out signifies a willingness to negotiate and possibly avert conflict. It also highlights the gravity of the situation, as these officials represented the king and the nation in a time of crisis. The encounter underscores the tension between faith in God's deliverance and the political realities facing Judah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/eliakim_son_of_hilkiah.htm">Eliakim son of Hilkiah</a> 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 diplomatic matters. 2. <a href="/topical/s/shebna_the_scribe.htm">Shebna the scribe</a> Shebna held the position of scribe, responsible for recording and managing official documents. His role was significant in maintaining the records and communications of the kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joah_son_of_asaph.htm">Joah son of Asaph</a> Joah served as the recorder, tasked with chronicling events and maintaining historical records. His position was vital for preserving the history and decisions of the kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> Although not named in this verse, the king referred to is King Hezekiah of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and reforms to restore proper worship in Judah. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_assyrian_threat.htm">The Assyrian Threat</a> This event occurs during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem, a critical moment in Judah's history where faith and leadership were tested.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_crisis.htm">Leadership in Crisis</a> Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah exemplify the importance of wise and faithful leadership during times of national crisis. Their roles remind us of the need for integrity and reliance on God when facing challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_servants.htm">The Role of Faithful Servants</a> The presence of these officials highlights the significance of having faithful servants who can represent godly leadership and uphold righteousness in governance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_appointments.htm">God's Sovereignty in Appointments</a> The transition from Shebna to Eliakim, as seen in Isaiah, underscores God's sovereignty in appointing leaders. It reminds us to trust God's timing and purposes in leadership changes. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_representation.htm">The Power of Representation</a> As representatives of the king, these officials had the responsibility to convey the king's intentions and maintain the kingdom's integrity. This teaches us about the power and responsibility of representing Christ in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 18</a> <a href="/q/who_is_eliakim,_son_of_hilkiah.htm">Who is Eliakim, son of Hilkiah?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_hezekiah's_unique_devotion.htm">2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere?</a> <a href="/q/is_2_kings_18_25_consistent_with_other_divine_judgments.htm">2 Kings 18:25 - Is the claim that the Assyrian king was acting by God's command consistent with other biblical accounts of divine judgment?</a> <a href="/q/does_sennacherib's_invasion_match_records.htm">2 Kings 18:13 - Does the timeline of Sennacherib's invasion align with known Assyrian records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) And when they had called to the king.--They demanded a parley with Hezekiah himself. The king sent out his chief ministers; as to whom see <a href="/context/1_kings/4-1.htm" title="So king Solomon was king over all Israel.">1Kings 4:1-4</a>. For Eliakim and Shebna see further, <a href="/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</a>; <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm" title="And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:">Isaiah 22:20</a> seq.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - And when they had called to the king - i.e., when they had announced that they had a message to deliver to the king - there came out to them; by Hezekiah's order, doubtless. Learning that they were three of Sennacherib's highest officials, he sent out to them three of the chief officers of his own court. Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household. Recently promoted to that high position, instead of Shebna, according to the prophecy (<a href="/isaiah/22-19.htm">Isaiah 22:19-22</a>), and perhaps by the influence of Isaiah. And Shebna the scribe; or, secretary - the official employed to draw up documents, such as treaties, protocols, despatches, and the like. He had been removed to this inferior position, to make room for Eliakim, but had not yet suffered, the banishment with which Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/22-18.htm">Isaiah 22:18</a>) had threatened him. And Joah the son of Asaph the recorder; or, remembrancer - the person whose chief duty it probably was to chronicle events as they occurred, and finally to draw up the memoir of each reign at its close. (For another view, see the comment on 1 Kings 4:3.) <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/18-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then they called וַֽיִּקְרְאוּ֙ (way·yiq·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read for אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the king; הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king and Eliakim אֶלְיָקִ֥ים (’el·yā·qîm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_471.htm">Strong's 471: </a> Eliakim -- 'God sets up', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hilkiah חִלְקִיָּ֖הוּ (ḥil·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites the palace הַבָּ֑יִת (hab·bā·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house administrator, עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Shebnah וְשֶׁבְנָה֙ (wə·šeḇ·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7644.htm">Strong's 7644: </a> Shebna -- secretary and majordomo of Hezekiah the scribe, הַסֹּפֵ֔ר (has·sō·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate and Joah וְיוֹאָ֥ח (wə·yō·w·’āḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3098.htm">Strong's 3098: </a> Joah -- 'the LORD is brother', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Asaph אָסָ֖ף (’ā·sāp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites the recorder, הַמַּזְכִּֽיר׃ (ham·maz·kîr) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male went out וַיֵּצֵ֧א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to them. אֲלֵהֶ֛ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 18:18 When they had called to the king (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/18-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 18:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 18:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/18-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 18:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 18:19" /></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>