Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place"
Text: Isaiah 22:23
FASTENING A PEG
In the ancient days, people hang many things on pegs. They can hang clothes, pots and pans etc. The word “peg” was used to describe the high office that Shebna enjoyed for a season.
“I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place,
And he will become a glorious throne to his father’s house.
‘They will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house,
the offspring and the posterity, all vessels of small quantity,
from the cups to all the pitchers. 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 22:23-25
1. Shebna is in mind in this context.
a) He was fastened as a peg in a secure place.
b) His position would have been a permanent one.
c) His place (peg) in life was like a glorious throne to his family.
d) He would have brought great honour to his father’s name.
2. All would acclaim his peg in Judah’s society.
a) Many vessels would be hung on this peg.
b) A short list:
i) Glory
ii) Offspring and posterity
iii) All vessels of different types.
iv) Even small cups and pitchers.
c) Shebna was in a place where he could have been a blessing to many!
3. Shebna was removed from his high office.
a) He was “cut down”.
b) He “fell”.
c) All who depended on him were adversely affected.
4. This judgment
a) It came from the LORD.
b) Shebna had become arrogant and had exalted himself unduly.
c) His fall was great!
d) He was replaced by faithful Eliakim!