called to the king] To speak with him: for they were not admitted into the city. Eliakim] That pious governour. Of whom see Isaiah 22:20. over the houshold] See the notes on 1 Kings 4:6. Shebna] That proud states-man, described, Isai. 22. 15, &c. scribe] Or, secretary. See the notes on 1 Kings 4:3. He was also over the kings house, Isaiah 22:15. recorder] See the notes on 1 Kings 4:3.