He sent Eliakim … and Shebna … and the elders of the priests. A dignified embassy, showing how much Isaiah was held in honour. The prophets, as representatives of Jehovah, were entitled to respect and observance even from kings.
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Isaiah 37:2
Isaiah 37:2
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