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“And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah: And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.” quote by Bible
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“And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah: And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.”

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Source Bible: Book of Isaiah, Chapter 22, Verse 20 (Hebrew Bible)

A prophetic appointment of Eliakim to leadership, emphasizing divine authority and responsibility.

In simple terms: Eliakim is chosen as leader.

Key Takeaway

Trust in appointed leadership.

Themes

leadership divine authority prophecy

Mood

solemn inspirational

Type

religious historical

When to use this quote

  • governance
  • spiritual guidance
  • historical context

Key Concepts

theology political power

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities accompany leadership?
  • How does divine appointment affect legitimacy?
A Different Perspective

Human agency also matters.

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