6 others in the registry answer to the name Hilkiah. Every Hilkiah in the Bible
- verses
- 6
- first named
- 2 Kings 18:18
- last named
- Isaiah 36:22
- period
- Divided Monarchy
- role
- Man
Description
Who was Hilkiah?
Hilkiah is mentioned in 2Kings 18 and Isaiah 22 and 36 as a high-ranking official in the court of King Hezekiah of Judah. He held the position of "master of the household" (2Ki.18.18, Isa.36.3), which was a significant role in the royal administration, overseeing the palace and its affairs.
During the Assyrian invasion led by Sennacherib, Hilkiah, along with Shebna the scribe and Joah the recorder, was sent by Hezekiah to meet with the Assyrian officials (2Ki.18.18, Isa.36.3). The Assyrian representative, the Rabshakeh, delivered a threatening message to Hezekiah, urging him to surrender. Hilkiah and his companions reported the message to the king, who then sought the counsel of the prophet Isaiah (2Ki.18.37, Isa.36.22).
In Isa.22.20-25, a prophecy is given concerning Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who would replace Shebna as the steward of the royal household. This prophecy emphasizes the importance of the role and the trust placed in the person holding this position.
Hilkiah's involvement in these key events during Hezekiah's reign highlights his importance as a trusted advisor and official in the king's court.
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- Eliakimregistry2 Kings 18:18Isaiah 22:20Isaiah 36:3 +1
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