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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 22:20-25

Authority and influence. On the deposition of Shebna, Eliakim was appointed prefect, clothed with the robe and invested with the keys of office; henceforth he should shut and open, should appoint and depose according to his good pleasure. We look at— I. THE EXCELLENCE OF HUMAN AUTHORITY . 1. It satisfies a craving which is both broad and deep. Doubtless his succession to the high office vacated by Shebna brought great gratification to the heart of Elialdm. Men covet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 22:23

I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place (comp. Ezra 9:8 ; Zechariah 10:4 ). The idea intended to be expressed is firmness and fixity of tenure. He shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house (compare the next verse). All his relations, even the most remote, shall derive honor from him, and bask in the sunshine of his prosperity. So shall all members of the family of God, made sons of God by adoption in Christ, participate in the final glory of Christ in his eternal... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 22:23

The sure nail as a type. The idea may be the peg driven into the ground, round which to fasten the tent-ropes. But, more probably, the reference is to a peg in the wall, driven in so securely that things may be safely hung upon it. The word is here used metaphorically in application to the support which Eliakim would yield to all his dependent relations. It is the type of the man on whom others can depend. The following points will be readily worked out and illustrated. I. THE SORT ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 22:24

All the glory . According to scriptural notions, the "glory" of a family consists very much in its size ( Genesis 15:5 ; Psalms 127:5 , etc.). And Christ's glory in his final kingdom will consist greatly in the number of the saved ( Revelation 7:4-9 ). The offspring and the issue ; i.e. the flourishing scions, and the despised seedlings alike. The word translated "issue" is a term of contempt (see Ezekiel 4:15 ). From the vessels of cups ; rather, of bowls (comp. Exodus 24:6... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 22:23

And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place - The word ‘nail’ here (יתד yâtēd) means properly a peg, pin, or spike; and is applied often to the pins or large spikes which were used to drive into the ground to fasten the cords of tents. It is also applied to the nails or spikes which are driven into walls, and on which are suspended the garments or the utensils of a family. In ancient times, every house was furnished with a large number of these pegs, or nails. They were not “driven” into... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 22:24

And they shall hang upon him - This figure is a continuation of that commenced in the previous verse; and is derived from the custom of “hanging” clothes or ornaments on the spikes that were fixed in the walls; and, perhaps, more particularly from the custom of suspending shields, swords, suits of armor, etc., taken in battle, around the walls of a temple. A great portion of the wealth of the ancients consisted in gold and silver vessels, and in changes of raiment. These would be hung around a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 22:23

Isaiah 22:23. I will fasten him as a nail I will establish the power in his hands, as a nail is fixed in the strong walls or solid timber of a house. “In ancient times, and in eastern countries, as the way of life, so the houses were much more simple than ours at present. They had not that quantity and variety of furniture, nor those accommodations of all sorts, with which we abound. It was convenient, and even necessary for them, and it made an essential part in the building of a house, to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 22:24-25

Isaiah 22:24-25. They shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house Of his own kindred and family, who shall all depend upon him, and receive glory from him; the offspring and the issue Great and small, the children and grand-children, of his father’s house. All vessels of small quantity The meanest of them shall receive a lustre and advantage from their relation to him; from the vessels of cups, &c. All sorts of vessels, great or small, mean or precious, may be hanged... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 22:1-25

Jerusalem besieged (22:1-25)In Judah, the land where the prophet had his visions of judgment on other nations, he recalls one of God’s judgments on Judah, namely, the Assyrians’ siege of Jerusalem. On that occasion the city was saved only through the faith of Hezekiah and Isaiah (2 Kings 18:13-19:37).Ignoring the gracious intervention of God that had miraculously saved them, the people celebrate as if they had won the victory themselves. Isaiah is disgusted at the light-hearted attitude of the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 22:24

the offspring and the issue: i.e. direct and collateral issue, and embraces his entire kindred. the offspring. Hebrew. hazze'eza'im. Occurs only in Job and Isaiah (Job 5:25 ; Job 21:8 ; Job 27:14 ; Job 31:8 , and Isaiah 34:1 ; Isaiah 42:5 ; Isaiah 44:3 ; Isaiah 48:19 ; Isaiah 61:9 ; Isaiah 65:23 ). See App-79 . vessels. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for the kindred mentioned above. read more

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