A17640:2402
Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah
A commentary upon the prophecy of Isaiah. By Mr. John Calvin. Whereunto are added four tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.A commentary vpon the prophecie of Isaiah. By Mr. Iohn Caluin. Whereunto are added foure tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston, 1609
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Vers. 3. Then came forth unto him Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, the steward of the house, and Shebna the Chancellor, and Joah the son of Asaph the Recorder.
Vers. 3. Then came forth vnto him Eliakim the sonne of Hilkiah, the steward of the house, and Shebna the Chancellor, and Ioah the sonne of Asaph the Recorder.
Mention was made of this Eliakim in the 22. Chapter: to him the Lord promised the chief place in the kingdom after the death of Shebna. But it seems this was but a vain and idle promise, seeing he is sent to the enemy to sue for favour, as one, being ready to yield and submit himself to the mercy of such a cruel Tyrant. This might also astonish the hearts of the faithful, even to make them call the truth of Gods promises into question. Besides, this good king was so destituted of good servants, that he was constrained to send Shebna with the rest, though he knew him to be a disloyal traitor. The word Sopher signifies a Scribe, and therefore it is often taken for Teachers, or such as are learned: sometimes for those that keep books, and have the disposing of the rolls or charters of Kingdoms. I have translated it Chancellor: for it can not be referred to the knowledge of the Law: we may also gather that this Shebna was in great credit, though he were put from the estate of being steward, or great master of the kings household. The word Mazkir signifies a secretary, or a master of the requests.
MEntion was made of this Eliakim in the 22. Chapter: to him the Lord promised the chiefe place in the kingdome after the death of Shebna. But it seemes this was but a vaine and idle promise, seeing he is sent to the enemie to sue for fauour, as one, being readie to yeeld and submit himselfe to the mercie of such a cruell Tyrant. This might also astonish the hearts of the faithfull, euen to make them call the truth of Gods promises into question. Besides, this good king was so destituted of good seruants, that he was constrained to send Shebna with the rest, though he knew him to be a disloyall traytor. The word Sopher signifies a Scribe, and therfore it is often taken for Teachers, or such as are learned: sometimes for those that keepe bookes, and haue the disposing of the rowles or charters of Kingdomes. I haue translated it Chancellor: for it can not be referred to the knowledge of the Law: we may also gather that this Shebna was in great credit, though he were put from the estate of being steward, or great master of the kings houshold. The word Mazkir signifies a secretarie, or a master of the requests.