Kings II 20:24

24 And Adoniram over the tribute: and Josaphath the son of Achiluth recorder.

Kings II 20:24 Meaning and Commentary

In this chapter is an account of Hezekiah's sickness, and of the means of his recovery, and of the sign given of it, 2 Kings 20:1 of the king of Babylon's congratulatory letter to him upon it, when he showed to the messengers that brought it his treasures, in the pride and vanity of his heart, 2 Kings 20:12 for which he was reproved by the prophet Isaiah, and was humbled, and submitted to the sentence pronounced on his house, 2 Kings 20:14, and the chapter is concluded with his reign and death, 2 Kings 20:20.

Kings II 20:24 In-Context

22 And the woman went in to all the people, and she spoke to all the city in her wisdom; and they took off the head of Sabee the son of Bochori; and took it away and threw it to Joab: and he blew the trumpet, and the people separated from the city away from him, every man to his tent: and Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.

23 And Joab over all the forces of Israel: and Banaias the son of Jodae over the Cherethites and over the Phelethites.

24 And Adoniram over the tribute: and Josaphath the son of Achiluth recorder.

25 And Susa scribe: and Sadoc and Abiathar priests.

26 Moreover Iras the Iarin was priest to David.