Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 22:12

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 22:12

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 22:12

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Micaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king`s servant, saying," — 2 Kings 22:12 (ASV)

And the king commanded ... — Compare the similar embassy to Isaiah (2 Kings 19:2).

Regarding Ahikam, see Jeremiah 26:24 and Jeremiah 40:5; and for Achbor, Jeremiah 26:22 and Jeremiah 36:12.

Asahiah a servant of the king’s. — Probably the same officer as “the knight” or aide-de-camp who attended the king (2 Kings 7:2; 2 Kings 9:25).