Who was Eliakim?

Steward of the royal palace

The story of Eliakim

Eliakim - Chief steward
Eliakim - Chief steward
Chief steward

Eliakim was a biblical figure who served as the steward of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was the son of Hilkiah and the brother of Shebna. He was appointed by Hezekiah to replace Shebna as the steward of the palace. Eliakim was given the responsibility of overseeing the palace and the royal treasury. He was also given the authority to appoint and remove officials from their posts. Eliakim was known for his loyalty and faithfulness to Hezekiah. He was also known for his wisdom and his ability to make wise decisions. He was a trusted advisor to Hezekiah and was instrumental in helping the king make wise decisions. Eliakim is best known for his role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. He was responsible for the rebuilding of the city walls and the fortifications of the city. He was also responsible for the rebuilding of the Temple and the restoration of the worship of God in Jerusalem. Eliakim is remembered for his faithfulness and loyalty to Hezekiah and his wise decisions. He is also remembered for his role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the restoration of the worship of God in the city.

Name meaning

God will establish

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Chief steward

First mention

2 Kings 18:18

Appearances in the Bible

14 mentions

In Hebrew

אליקים