2 Kings 19:2

And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.

Cross-references

2 Kings 18:18 Historical context

2 Kings 18:18 introduces the same officials Eliakim and Shebna, identifying the messengers Hezekiah later sends to Isaiah.

2 Kings 22:13 shows Josiah sending officials to inquire of a prophet, mirroring Hezekiah's sending to Isaiah for divine guidance.

2 Kings 20:1 Related theme

2 Kings 20:1 shows Isaiah coming to Hezekiah later, the same prophet and king in a different crisis.

2 Kings 22:12 parallels Hezekiah's action: King Josiah sends officials to a prophet (Huldah) for guidance.

2 Kings 22:14 describes the actual mission to Huldah, echoing the pattern of sending officials to a prophet seen in Hezekiah's action.

Isaiah 1:1 Historical context

Isaiah 1:1 identifies the prophet as son of Amoz, confirming the recipient of Hezekiah's delegation.

Isaiah 2:1 Historical context

Isaiah 2:1 names the same prophet Isaiah son of Amoz, affirming his role as the one Hezekiah consulted.

Isaiah 37:2-5 is the parallel account of the same event, recounting Hezekiah sending Eliakim and Shebna to Isaiah.

2 Chronicles 32:20 parallels the same siege, with Hezekiah and Isaiah praying together instead of sending messengers.

Isaiah 22:15 Historical context

In Isaiah 22:15, the same Shebna is condemned for pride — here he is sent as a messenger to Isaiah.

In Jeremiah 36:24, Jehoiakim and his officials show no fear when hearing God's word — contrasting Hezekiah's humble response.