In that day shall the nail—Not Eliakim, but Shebna. Eliakim was to be fastened, that is, confirmed in office. But Shebna was to be …

Shall the nail that is fastened in a sure place be removed ... —There is, the prophet says, a judgment for the misuse of …

In that day. It might be thought that this is inconsistent with what he had previously said; but he is no longer speaking of Eliakim, for …

In that day, says the Lord of hosts That Shebna is deposed, and Eliakim put in his place:

shall the na…

This message to Shebna is a reproof of his pride, vanity, and security. How vain is all earthly grandeur, which death will so soon end! What will i…

1. The burden of the valley. Here the prophet issues a threat against those who were joined to the people of God by their position of…