Eliakim

Bible Person · Male

Who was Eliakim?

The son of Hilkiah, who was sent to receive the message of the invading Assyrians and report it to Isaiah (2 Kings 18:18; 19:2; Isa. 36:3; 37:2). In his office as governor of the palace of Hezekiah he succeeded Shebna (Isa. 22:15-25). He was a good man (Isa. 22:20; 2 Kings 18:37), and had a splendid and honourable career.

Biography from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

Family

Parents: Hilkiah

Where Eliakim appears in Scripture

2 Kings 18:18
2 Kings 18:26
2 Kings 18:37
2 Kings 19:2
Isaiah 22:20
Isaiah 36:3
Isaiah 36:11
Isaiah 36:22
Isaiah 37:2

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