Isaiah 36:3: Meaning Explained

Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's...

Isaiah 36:3

“Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace administrator, went out to meet him, along with Shebna the secretary and Joah son of Asaph, the recorder.”

What Does This Verse Mean?

Three of King Hezekiah's most important officials went out to meet the Assyrian commander.

What’s Happening Here

Judah's top leaders go to negotiate with the Assyrian commander. They're trying to find peace without surrender.

administratora high official who helps run the kingdom

When facing problems, we should turn to our wisest advisors and to God, not rely on military power alone.

Sending the highest officials showed respect and seriousness, but it didn't change the Assyrian's attitude.

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Then came forthוַיֵּצֵ֥א

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unto him Eliakimאֶלְיָקִ֥ים

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sonבֶּן

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Hilkiah'sחִלְקִיָּ֖הוּ

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which was over the houseהַבָּ֑יִת

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and Shebnaוְשֶׁבְנָא֙

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the scribeהַסֹּפֵ֔ר

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and Joahוְיוֹאָ֥ח

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Asaph'sאָסָ֖ף

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the recorderהַמַּזְכִּֽיר׃

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