And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.
They will put on him all the honor and responsibility of his father's household - all the descendants and relatives, every person both important and unimportant, from the least significant to the most distinguished.
This verse is saying that one person will carry the weight and responsibility for their entire family line, supporting everyone from the most important to the least important members.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about Eliakim, who would replace Shebna as the palace administrator under King Hezekiah around 700 BC. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a high government official was expected to support and provide for their extended family and household. The imagery of vessels hanging on a peg represents how all family members would depend on this one person's position and success.
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