2 Kings 19:2 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →Hezekiah sends his chief officials and senior priests, all in sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah.
What Does 2 Kings 19:2 Mean?
Hezekiah dispatches his highest officers, Eliakim the palace steward and Shebna the scribe, together with the elders of the priests, all clothed in sackcloth. They are sent to Isaiah the son of Amoz, the prophet whose voice has shaped this generation of Judah.
The king does not face the crisis alone, nor does he trust his own counsel. He sends for the word of the LORD through His prophet. Power and priesthood together humble themselves and seek God's voice. When the strongest in the land put on the garments of the grieving and go looking for what God will say, the whole nation is being taught where true help is found.
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What does 2 Kings 19:2 mean?
Hezekiah sends his chief officials and senior priests, all in sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah.