Isaiah 37:2
“And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe,.... Two of the commissioners sent to Rabshakeh,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And he sent Eliakim - (See the note at Isa 36:3). And the elders of the priests - It was a case of deep importance, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 37:1-7
We may observe here, 1. That the best way to baffle the malicious designs of our enemies against us is to be driven by…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The embassy consists of the two chief ministers, and the "elders of the priests." The appearance of Shebna on such an…
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