And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.
And I chose trustworthy witnesses to officially record this: Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.
The writer is appointing reliable witnesses to officially document God's important message, ensuring it would be properly recorded and verified.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about the coming Assyrian invasion of Israel and Judah around 735-732 BC. In ancient times, important documents and prophecies required credible witnesses to verify their authenticity and timing. Uriah was likely the high priest mentioned in 2 Kings 16:10-16, and Zechariah was probably a well-known public figure, ensuring that when the prophecy came true, people would know it was genuinely from God.
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