--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And it shall come to pass in that day…" description: "\"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 ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f0/bible-141_government_and-it-shall-come-to-pass-in-that-day-th_1282106.jpg" --- # And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my… ![“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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f0/bible-141_government_and-it-shall-come-to-pass-in-that-day-th_1282106.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f0/bible-141_government_and-it-shall-come-to-pass-in-that-day-th_1282106.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2f0/bible-141_government_and-it-shall-come-to-pass-in-that-day-th_1282106.jpg) > “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.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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