Bible Chapter Summary
Isaiah 22 Summary
Jerusalem's Distress and Shebna's Replacement
Jerusalem experiences a day of trouble and treading down as enemies surround her with chariots and horsemen. The city's walls are broken and defenses mobilized too late. The prophet weeps bitterly over the destruction. The Lord announces that Shebna, the treasurer, shall be cast down from his position and replaced by Eliakim son of Hilkiah, to whom shall be given the key of the house of David as a sure foundation and place of honor.
Key themes
Key verses
Isaiah 22:5
“For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.”
Isaiah 22:15-19
“Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say,”
Isaiah 22:20-22
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:”
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