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Isaiah 22:25
The last part of God's declaration through Isaiah is ambiguous in its reference: “In that day,' says the LORD of hosts, 'the peg that is fastened in the secure place will be removed and be cut down and fall, and the burden that was on it will be cut off; for the LORD has spoken'” (Isaiah 22:25). Scholars offer differing opinions as to whom God is referring. Because this prophecy follows His calling Eliakim “a peg in a secure place,” it seems to imply that Eliakim, too, would become unfaithful and eventually be cut off. However, notice that it is prefaced with “in that day,” just as Shebna's demotion and Eliakim's promotion would happen “in that day” (Isaiah 22:20). This linking of the events to “that day” suggests that the “peg” that is removed and cut off in verse 25 represents Shebna, who would be replaced with a peg that would become glorious, Eliakim.
David C. Grabbe
The 'Open Door' of Philadelphia
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