Isaiah 22:23 nasb — "I will drive him like a peg in a firm place, And he will become a throne of glory to his father's house.

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""I will drive him like a peg in a firm place, And he will become a throne of glory to his father's house."

— Isaiah 22:23, NASB

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Isaiah 22 — Context

"Then it will come about in that day, That I will summon My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,

And I will clothe him with your tunic And tie your sash securely about him. I will entrust him with your authority, And he will become a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.

"Then I will set the key of the house of David on his shoulder, When he opens no one will shut, When he shuts no one will open.

"I will drive him like a peg in a firm place, And he will become a throne of glory to his father's house.

"So they will hang on him all the glory of his father's house, offspring and issue, all the least of vessels, from bowls to all the jars.

"In that day," declares the LORD of hosts, "the peg driven in a firm place will give way; it will even break off and fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut off, for the LORD has spoken."

Isaiah 22:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:23 say?

Isaiah 22:23 in the NASB reads: “"I will drive him like a peg in a firm place, And he will become a throne of glory to his father's house.”

Where is Isaiah 22:23 in the Bible?

Isaiah 22:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, verse 23.

Who wrote Isaiah?

Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.

What is the book of Isaiah about?

Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.

What are the major themes of Isaiah?

Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 22:23.

What translation should I read Isaiah 22:23 in?

Isaiah 22:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Isaiah 22:23?

Isaiah 22:23 reads (NASB): “"I will drive him like a peg in a firm place, And he will become a throne of glory to his father's house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Isaiah 22:23 nasb — "I will drive him like a peg in a firm place, And he will become a throne of glory to his father's house.

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