And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto 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 wearing sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz.
King Hezekiah sent his top officials and priests, dressed in mourning clothes, to seek help from the prophet Isaiah during a crisis.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 701 BC when the Assyrian king Sennacherib was threatening to destroy Jerusalem. King Hezekiah was facing an overwhelming military crisis and sent his highest-ranking officials to Isaiah for spiritual guidance. The sackcloth they wore was a traditional sign of mourning, repentance, and desperate plea for God's help during times of great distress.
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