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Isaiah 36:3 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Isaiah 36:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 36 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder. scribe: or, secretary”
Isaiah 36:3 (KJV)
Historical Context for Isaiah 36:3
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Commentary on Isaiah 36:3
Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah were Hezekiah's senior officials who went to negotiate with Rabshakeh. Their titles indicate governmental organization: Eliakim "over the household" (palace administrator), Shebna "the scribe" (secretary of state), and Joah "the recorder" (official historian). This diplomatic delegation shows proper protocol but also Hezekiah's wise refusal to personally engage with blasphemous threats. The confrontation between God's servants and pagan representatives sets up a spiritual conflict beyond mere politics.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 36:3
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“And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;”