2 Kings 18:37

37 Then 1Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the secretary, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came to Hezekiah 2with their clothes torn and told him the words of the Rabshakeh.

2 Kings 18:37 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 18:37

(See Gill on 2 Kings 18:17)

2 Kings 18:37 In-Context

35 Who among all the gods of the lands have delivered their lands out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?'"
36 But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."
37 Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebna the secretary, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn and told him the words of the Rabshakeh.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver. 18, 26; 2 Kings 19:2
  • 2. See Joshua 7:6
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