Isaiah 22
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 66
Chapter Summary
Isaiah laments the invasion of Jewry by the Persians. He prophesies Shebna's loss, and Eliakim, prefiguring the kingdom of Christ.
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People & Context
During a day of tumult in the valley of vision, Jerusalem's leaders flee. The people rely on weapons and water reservoirs, feasting instead of mournin…
Jehovah rebukes Shebna the steward for carving out a grand tomb for himself, prophesying that he will be hurled violently into a distant land to die.
Eliakim is appointed to replace Shebna, given the key of the house of David, and fastened like a nail in a sure place.
Timeline
During a day of tumult in the valley of vision, Jerusalem's leaders flee. The people rely on weapons and water reservoirs, feasting instead of mourning and repenting.
Isaiah 22:1-14Jehovah rebukes Shebna the steward for carving out a grand tomb for himself, prophesying that he will be hurled violently into a distant land to die.
Isaiah 22:15-19Eliakim is appointed to replace Shebna, given the key of the house of David, and fastened like a nail in a sure place.
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