KJV ORIGINAL
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
On that day, I will call my servant Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is announcing that He will choose Eliakim to serve in an important position, replacing someone who has been unfaithful.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Isaiah's prophecy, around the 8th century BC, Judah was under threat from the Assyrian empire, and King Hezekiah's court was dealing with internal leadership issues. God, through Isaiah, announces the replacement of the unfaithful official Shebna with Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, who was a reliable servant in the royal administration. This highlights God's direct involvement in appointing trustworthy leaders during times of national crisis.
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