KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Hezekiah sent his top officials, dressed in mourning clothes, to seek help from the prophet Isaiah during a desperate time.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 701 BC when the Assyrian king Sennacherib was threatening Jerusalem. King Hezekiah was facing an impossible military situation and sent his highest officials to Isaiah for divine guidance. The sackcloth they wore was a traditional sign of mourning, repentance, and desperate plea for God's help during times of crisis.
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