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.
And he sent Eliakim, who was in charge of the royal household, and Shebna the secretary, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, son of Amoz.
King Hezekiah sent his top officials, dressed in mourning clothes, to seek help from the prophet Isaiah during a desperate time.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, King Hezekiah of Judah faced a dire threat from the Assyrian empire, which was besieging Jerusalem and demanding surrender after mocking the God of Israel. Hezekiah, in a state of mourning and repentance, sent his high officials, including Eliakim the palace administrator and Shebna the scribe, along with the elders of the priests, all dressed in sackcloth to symbolize humility and desperation, to seek guidance from the prophet Isaiah. This event reflects the ancient Israelite practice of consulting prophets during national crises, as prophets like Isaiah served as God's spokesmen to kings and people.
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