Isaiah 22:24
Isaiah 22:24 in Multiple Translations
So they will hang on him the whole burden of his father’s house: the descendants and the offshoots—all the lesser vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar.
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the flagons.
And all the glory of his father's family will be hanging on him, all their offspring, every small vessel, even the cups and the basins.
The heavy burden of his father's family will hang on him—all the descendants and the inlaws—all the little containers, bowls and all kinds of jars.
And they shall hang vpon him all the glorie of his fathers house, euen of the nephewes and posteritie all small vessels, from the vessels of the cuppes, euen to all the instruments of musike.
And they have hanged on him All the honour of the house of his father, The offspring and the issue, All vessels of small quality, From vessels of basins to all vessels of flagons.
They will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the pitchers.
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house, divers kinds of vessels, every little vessel, from the vessels of cups even to every instrument of music.
Others will enable him to have much responsibility, with the result that all the members of his family, even the most insignificant ones, will be honored.' ”
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 22:24
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Isaiah 22:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/תָל֨וּ
עָלָ֜י/ו
כֹּ֣ל
כְּב֣וֹד
בֵּית
אָבִ֗י/ו
הַ/צֶּֽאֱצָאִים֙
וְ/הַ/צְּפִע֔וֹת
כֹּ֖ל
כְּלֵ֣י
הַ/קָּטָ֑ן
מִ/כְּלֵי֙
הָֽ/אַגָּנ֔וֹת
וְ/עַ֖ד
כָּל
כְּלֵ֥י
הַ/נְּבָלִֽים
וְ/תָל֨וּ
tâlâh
H8518
to hang
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
עָלָ֜י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
כֹּ֣ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כְּב֣וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
אָבִ֗י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
הַ/צֶּֽאֱצָאִים֙
tseʼĕtsâʼ
H6631
offspring
Art | N-mp
וְ/הַ/צְּפִע֔וֹת
tsᵉphiʻâh
H6849
offshoot
Conj | Art | N-fp
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כְּלֵ֣י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp
הַ/קָּטָ֑ן
qâṭân
H6996
small
Art | Adj
מִ/כְּלֵי֙
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
Prep | N-mp
הָֽ/אַגָּנ֔וֹת
ʼaggân
H101
vessel
Art | N-mp
וְ/עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כְּלֵ֥י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp
הַ/נְּבָלִֽים
nebel
H5035
bag
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 22:24
וְ/תָל֨וּ
tâlâh
H8518
"to hang"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
To hang something or someone is what this Hebrew word means, often used to describe punishment or display. It can also mean to hang an object, like a curtain or a sign. The word is used in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to hang 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hang 1a1a) to hang up (any object) 1a1b) to put to death by hanging 1b) (Niphal) to be hanged 1c) (Piel) to hang, hang up (for display)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: hang (up). See also: Genesis 40:19; Esther 7:9; Psalms 137:2.
עָלָ֜י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כֹּ֣ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּב֣וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אָבִ֗י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
הַ/צֶּֽאֱצָאִים֙
tseʼĕtsâʼ
H6631
"offspring"
Art | N-mp
Offspring or produce, this term describes children or descendants, as well as the fruit of the earth. It is used to describe the outcome of human or natural processes. The Bible uses it to talk about family and heritage.
Definition: 1) offspring, produce, issue 1a) offspring (of men) 1b) produce (of earth) 1c) descendants (metaphorical)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: that which cometh forth (out), offspring. See also: Job 5:25; Isaiah 34:1; Isaiah 22:24.
וְ/הַ/צְּפִע֔וֹת
tsᵉphiʻâh
H6849
"offshoot"
Conj | Art | N-fp
An offshoot or leaf, this word describes something that grows out from a main stem. Its meaning is not entirely clear, but it is used to describe an issue or a small growth in the Bible.
Definition: 1) offshoot, leaf, shoot 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: issue. See also: Isaiah 22:24.
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּלֵ֣י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
הַ/קָּטָ֑ן
qâṭân
H6996
"small"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone small in size, amount, or importance. It can describe something as little or least, and is often used to convey a sense of youth or insignificance. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: young, small, unimportant Another spelling of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 1:16; 1 Kings 22:31; Psalms 104:25.
מִ/כְּלֵי֙
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
Prep | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
הָֽ/אַגָּנ֔וֹת
ʼaggân
H101
"vessel"
Art | N-mp
A bowl or vessel, often used in rituals, is what this word describes. It can also refer to the human body or a family. In the Bible, it's translated as basin, cup, or goblet.
Definition: 1) bowl, basins 1a) basins used in ritual 1b) human body (metaph), curves of the body (simile) 1c) of family of Eliakim (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: basin, cup, goblet. See also: Exodus 24:6; Song of Solomon 7:3; Isaiah 22:24.
וְ/עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּלֵ֥י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
הַ/נְּבָלִֽים
nebel
H5035
"bag"
Art | N-mp
A harp is a musical instrument, and this word is also used to describe a skin-bag for liquids or a vase. It is often translated as a psaltery or viol in the Bible.
Definition: 1) a skin-bag, jar, pitcher 1a) skin-bottle, skin 1b) jar, pitcher (earthen)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: bottle, pitcher, psaltery, vessel, viol. See also: 1 Samuel 1:24; Nehemiah 12:27; Psalms 33:2.
Study Notes — Isaiah 22:24
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Context — A Message for Shebna
22I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.
23I will drive him like a peg into a firm place, and he will be a throne of glory for the house of his father.
24So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house: the descendants and the offshoots—all the lesser vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar.
25In that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, the peg driven into a firm place will give way; it will be sheared off and fall, and the load upon it will be cut down.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 6:1–3 | Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. |
| 2 | John 20:21–23 | Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” |
| 3 | Matthew 28:18 | Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 2:20–21 | A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use. So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. |
| 5 | John 5:22–27 | Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in Himself, so also He has granted the Son to have life in Himself. And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. |
| 6 | Genesis 47:11–25 | So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families. There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine. Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace. When the money from the lands of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? For our funds have run out!” “Then bring me your livestock,” said Joseph. “Since the money is gone, I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock.” So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their flocks and herds, and their donkeys. Throughout that year he provided them with food in exchange for all their livestock. When that year was over, they came to him the second year and said, “We cannot hide from our lord that our money is gone and all our livestock belongs to you. There is nothing left for our lord except our bodies and our land. Why should we perish before your eyes—we and our land as well? Purchase us and our land in exchange for food. Then we, along with our land, will be slaves to Pharaoh. Give us seed that we may live and not die, and that the land may not become desolate.” So Joseph acquired for Pharaoh all the land in Egypt; the Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields because the famine was so severe upon them. The land became Pharaoh’s, and Joseph reduced the people to servitude from one end of Egypt to the other. However, he did not acquire the priests’ portion of the land, for it had been given to them by Pharaoh. They ate the rations that Pharaoh supplied; so they did not sell their land. Then Joseph said to the people, “Now that I have acquired you and your land for Pharaoh this day, here is seed for you to sow in the land. At harvest time, you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and food for yourselves and your households and children.” “You have saved our lives,” they said. “We have found favor in our lord’s eyes, and we will be Pharaoh’s servants.” |
| 7 | Genesis 41:44–45 | And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.” Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt. |
| 8 | Romans 9:22–23 | What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction? What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory— |
| 9 | Ezekiel 15:3 | Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils? |
Isaiah 22:24 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 22:24, talks about a leader who will carry the weight of responsibility for his entire household, including all its members and their needs. It's like being the one who makes sure everyone has what they need, and it's a big job, as seen in the examples of leaders in the Bible like Moses in Exodus 18:13-27 and Jesus in Matthew 14:13-21. Just like Jesus, who came to serve and carry our burdens (as in Matthew 11:28-30), we are called to serve others and care for them, being mindful of our role as servants of God and stewards of His people, as taught in 1 Peter 4:10-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'hang on him the whole burden of his father's house' in Isaiah 22:24?
This phrase suggests that the individual, likely a leader or ruler, will bear the weight of responsibility for his entire household, including all its descendants and offshoots, as seen in the context of Isaiah 22:22-23 where the key to the house of David is given to him.
What are the 'lesser vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar' mentioned in this verse?
These vessels represent the various members and aspects of the household, with the 'bowls' and 'jars' symbolizing the people and their needs, much like the way Jesus teaches about being vessels for God's use in 2 Corinthians 4:7.
Is this verse speaking about a specific historical figure or a future leader?
While the immediate context of Isaiah 22:24 refers to a leader in Judah, the language and themes used also point forward to the ultimate leader, Jesus Christ, who would bear the burden of humanity as described in Isaiah 53:4-5 and Matthew 11:28-30.
How does this verse relate to the concept of leadership and responsibility in the Bible?
This verse highlights the significant responsibility that comes with leadership, echoing the teachings of Jesus in Luke 12:48, where much is required from those who have been given much, and the warning in James 3:1 about the accountability of leaders and teachers.
Reflection Questions
- What burdens am I carrying in my own life, and how can I trust God to help me bear them, as seen in Psalm 55:22 and Matthew 11:28-30?
- In what ways can I, like the leader in this verse, take responsibility for those around me and serve them with humility and compassion, as taught in Mark 10:42-45 and Philippians 2:3-8?
- How does the image of 'hanging on him the whole burden' challenge my understanding of leadership and service, and what does it mean for me to follow Jesus' example in this regard, as seen in John 13:1-17 and 1 Peter 5:1-4?
- What 'lesser vessels' in my life or community need my care and attention, and how can I be a source of support and nourishment for them, as encouraged in Galatians 6:2 and 1 Thessalonians 5:14?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 22:24
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house,.... Which shows the reason of his being compared to a nail; not to one that fastens pieces of timber together, or to a nail or stake
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 22:24
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons. Same image as in Isaiah 22:23.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 22:24
Of his father’ s house; of his own kindred and family, who shall all depend upon him, and receive glory from him; of the house of David, which is called his father’ s house, either because kings are called the fathers of all their subjects, both in Scripture, as 16:7, and in other authors; or, as Calvin ingeniously conjectures, because he was of the blood royal. Otherwise this had been no great commendation to him, that he studied so much the advancement of his own private family. And this seems more probable, because this character is opposed to that of Shebna, who was the shame of his lord’ s, to wit, the king’ s, house or family, . The offspring and the issue; great and small, the children and grandchildren of his father’ s house. All vessels of small quantity; the meanest of them shall receive a lustre and advantage from their relation to him. From the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons; all sorts of vessels, great or small, mean or precious, may be hanged upon him, without any fear of falling; whereas ordinary nails or pins, if they be oppressed with too great weight, are easily broken down, and the vessels fall with them.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 22:24
Isaiah 22:24 And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’ s house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.Ver. 24. And they shall hang upon him.] As upon a nail. The offspring and the issue.] All his allies, both great and small, shall be the better for him. He shall employ and prefer them. And this Shebna is told, the more to spite him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 22:24
(24) And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house . . .—The metaphor of the nail is resumed. Not without a touch of irony, as the sequel shows, the prophet paints the extent to which those who belong to Eliakim will hang upon his support. There will be the “glory” or the “weight” (the Hebrew word has both meanings) of his next-of-kin. Besides these there will be the remoter off-shoots and side-shoots of his family. But the number will increase, and upon that single nail, or peg, would hang the “vessels of small quantity,” cups such as were used by the priests for the blood of the victims in sacrificing (Exodus 24:6), or for wine in common use (Song Son 7:2), flagons, or earthen pitchers, as in Isaiah 30:14; Lamentations 4:2, i.e., the whole crowd of the retainers of a great official. The prophet obviously paints the picture as a warning. There was the danger even for Eliakim, upright and religious as he was, as there has been for others like him, of giving way to nepotism, and the fault would not remain unpunished.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 22:24
Verse 24. All the glory] One considerable part of the magnificence of the eastern princes consisted in the great quantity of gold and silver vessels which they had for various uses. "Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; none were of silver; it was nothing accounted of in Solomon's days;" 1Kg 10:21. "The vessels in the house of the forest of Lebanon," the armoury of Jerusalem so called, "were two hundred targets, and three hundred shields of beaten gold." Ibid. 1Kg 10:16-17. These were ranged in order upon the walls of the armoury, (see So 4:4,) upon pins worked into the walls on purpose, as above mentioned. Eliakim is considered as a principal stake of this sort, immovably fastened in the wall for the support of all vessels destined for common or sacred uses; that is, as the principal support of the whole civil and ecclesiastical polity. And the consequence of his continued power will be the promotion and flourishing condition of his family and dependents, from the highest to the lowest. Vessels of flagons - "Meaner vessels"] נבלים nebalim seems to mean earthen vessels of common use, brittle, and of little value, (see Lamentations 4:2; Jeremiah 48:12,) in opposition to אגנות aganoth, goblets of gold and silver used in the sacrifices. Exodus 24:6.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 22:24
Ch. Isaiah 22:15-25. A Philippic against an influential PoliticianShebna, the minister here addressed, is supposed from his name and from Isaiah’s indignation at his ambitious desire to have a magnificent sepulchre in Jerusalem, to have been a foreigner in the royal service. The office which he holds is the highest in the court, and is of course a measure of his influence with the king. That he was a partisan of the Egyptian alliance may be safely assumed, and it is likely that Isaiah had found in him the most astute and resolute opponent of the policy which he advocated. This opposition, together with hearty contempt for the character of the man, is the occasion of Isaiah’s only invective against an individual. The prophecy is therefore probably contemporaneous with ch. 28–31. Eliakim was probably the leader of the party favourable to Isaiah’s views, and the substitution of the one minister for the other was equivalent to a radical change of policy on the part of Hezekiah. This change seems to have taken place before the crisis of the invasion, for in ch. Isaiah 36:3, Isaiah 37:2 we find Eliakim in possession of the dignity which Shebna here holds.
But since the latter then occupied the lower office of secretary, we must conclude that some compromise had been arranged, and that Shebna’s power was not altogether broken. The passage contains three parts: i. The denunciation of Shebna, and the announcement of his deposition and banishment, Isaiah 22:15-19. ii. The installation of Eliakim, and the honour of his family, Isaiah 22:20-23. iii. A very perplexing appendix, which seems to warn Eliakim against nepotism, and to anticipate the ruin of his house, Isaiah 22:24-25.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 22:24
And they shall hang upon him - This figure is a continuation of that commenced in the previous verse; and is derived from the custom of “hanging” clothes or ornaments on the spikes that were fixed in
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 22:24
24. I will fasten… as a nail — As a peg or spike fastened in the wall in Oriental houses, on which family ornaments were suspended. The sense is, all that is valuable to the nation rests on him.
Sermons on Isaiah 22:24
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On Believers,-God's Vessels by W.J. Erdman | W.J. Erdman preaches on the significance of believers being vessels in the spiritual temple, drawing parallels from the Old Testament vessels used in God's house. Believers must be |
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Have You Found the Nail? by John Bramhall | John Bramhall preaches about the prophecy concerning the birth and death of Jesus Christ, referred to as 'The Nail' in Zechariah's prophecy. Christ is symbolized as 'The Nail' who |
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(Daniel) in the Lion's Den by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den from Daniel chapter six. The story involves the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king |
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Cmml Missionary Conference 1995-08 Daniel 6 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the breakdown of the family unit in society and how it is a sad reality. He mentions how former Vice President Quayle spoke out about this is |
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Cd Gv511 a Christian Ethic From Daniel by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a car accident and how it led to a deeper understanding of balance and doing things right. The speaker emphasizes the impo |
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Peace Be Unto You by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God and the faith required to do so. He highlights the commission given to the disciples by Jesus and |
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Christ's Call Follow in My Footsteps by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of self-denial and sacrificing our own desires for the sake of the cross and Calvary. He shares a personal story of his wife' |