Lexical Summary Chilqiyyahu or Chilqiyyah: Hilkiah Original Word: חִלְקִיָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hillkiah Or Chilqiyahuw {khil-kee-yaw'-hoo}'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah; {Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites -- Hillkiah. see HEBREW cheleq see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom cheleq and Yah Definition "my portion is Yah," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Hilkiah (34). Brown-Driver-Briggs חִלְקִיָּהוּ, חִלְקִיָּה proper name, masculine (my portion is ׳י) ᵐ5 usually Ξελκ(ε)ιας, Ξελχιας; — 1 father of Eliakim, Hezekiah's officer, חלקיהו 2 Kings 18:18,26; Isaiah 22:20; Isaiah 36:3,22; חלקיה 2 Kings 18:37. 2 high priest, Josiah's time, חלקיהו 2 Kings 22:4,8,14; 2 Kings 23:4,24; 2Chronicles 34:9,14,15 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 34:18,20,22; חלקיה 2 Kings 22:8,10,12; 1 Chronicles 5:39 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 9:11; 2Chronicles 35:8; Ezra 7:1, compare also Nehemiah 11:11. 3 חלקיהו father of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:1. — The following are all ׃חלקיה 4 Levites: 5 a priest, contemp. of Ezra Nehemiah 4:8; Nehemiah 12:7,21. 6 father of Gemariah, an ambassador of Zedekiah to Nebuchadrezzar Jeremiah 29:3. Topical Lexicon Overview“Hilkiah” designates at least nine different men in the Old Testament and appears about thirty-four times. The witnesses range from pre-exilic palace officials and priests to post-exilic family heads. Together they illustrate the Lord’s faithfulness in raising up godly leadership and preserving His word across centuries of Israel’s history. Hilkiah the High Priest under King Josiah Principal texts: 2 Kings 22–23; 2 Chronicles 34–35; 1 Chronicles 6:13; Ezra 7:1. During Josiah’s eighteenth year the temple was being repaired when “Hilkiah the high priest found the Book of the Law of the LORD given through Moses” (2 Chronicles 34:14). By passing the scroll to Shaphan, and ultimately to the king, Hilkiah became a pivotal instrument in one of Scripture’s greatest national revivals. Josiah’s humbled response (2 Kings 22:11) and sweeping reforms (2 Kings 23:4-25) underscore the transforming power of rediscovered Scripture. Hilkiah’s ministry extended beyond finding the scroll. He: • Oversaw funds for temple repairs (2 Kings 22:4). Genealogies trace his line from Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8-15) and down to Ezra the scribe (Ezra 7:1), linking Josiah’s reformation directly with the later restoration under Zerubbabel and Ezra. Hilkiah the Father of the Prophet Jeremiah Text: Jeremiah 1:1. Jeremiah identifies himself as “the son of Hilkiah, one of the priests dwelling at Anathoth.” This Hilkiah belonged to a priestly family from Abiathar’s line (1 Kings 2:26), distinct from the Zadokite high priests at Jerusalem. Growing up in such a household would have immersed Jeremiah in temple liturgy and prophetic tradition, preparing him for his challenging forty-year ministry. Hilkiah the Father of Eliakim the Palace Steward Texts: 2 Kings 18:18-37; 19:2; Isaiah 22:20; 36:3, 22; 37:2. Eliakim son of Hilkiah served as chief steward (“over the household”) for King Hezekiah. When the Assyrian Rabshakeh threatened Jerusalem, Eliakim represented the king before the enemy and then before Isaiah the prophet. Isaiah later foretold that Eliakim would be entrusted with “the key of the house of David” (Isaiah 22:22). The steadfastness of both father and son shines in an age beset by foreign aggression and domestic unbelief. Hilkiah Ancestor in Levitical and Priestly Genealogies 1 Chronicles 6:45; 9:11; Nehemiah 11:11; 12:7, 21. Multiple genealogy lists include men named Hilkiah, highlighting the name’s prevalence among faithful Levites: • A Merarite Levite in the line of Ethan (1 Chronicles 6:45). These brief notices underscore the continuity of priestly service from monarchy through restoration. Hilkiah the Father of Gemariah, Royal Envoy Text: Jeremiah 29:3. When King Zedekiah sent emissaries to Nebuchadnezzar, Gemariah son of Hilkiah carried Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles. Though little else is known, Hilkiah’s household again shows its proximity to prophetic and diplomatic activity during critical national moments. Additional Occurrences • A temple gatekeeper listed between Zechariah and Obed-Edom (1 Chronicles 26:11). Theological and Ministry Themes 1. Custodians of God’s Word Hilkiah the high priest epitomizes faithful guardianship, illustrating how a single act of preserving and proclaiming Scripture can reshape a nation. 2. Intergenerational Faithfulness From Merarite singers to post-exilic priests, the recurrence of the name across centuries portrays covenant loyalty handed down through families. 3. Courage in Crisis Whether facing Assyrian intimidation (Eliakim’s father), Babylonian dominance (Gemariah’s father), or internal apostasy (Josiah’s day), each Hilkiah appears amid turmoil, yet God uses them to uphold truth. 4. Servant Leadership The Hilkiahs serve in roles ranging from gatekeeper to high priest, showing that influence in God’s kingdom arises from obedience rather than position alone. Lessons for Today • Revival begins when God’s people rediscover and obey His Word. Forms and Transliterations וְחִלְקִיָּ֖ה וְחִלְקִיָּ֛ה וחלקיה חִ֠לְקִיָּהוּ חִלְקִיָּ֑ה חִלְקִיָּ֑הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֔ה חִלְקִיָּ֖ה חִלְקִיָּ֖הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֗הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֙הוּ֙ חִלְקִיָּ֛הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֜ה חִלְקִיָּ֜הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֡הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֣ה חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ ׀ חִלְקִיָּ֤הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֥הוּ חִלְקִיָּ֧ה חִלְקִיָּ֨ה חִלְקִיָּֽה׃ חִלְקִיָּֽהוּ׃ חִלְקִיָּהוּ֩ חלקיה חלקיה׃ חלקיהו חלקיהו׃ לְחִלְקִיָּ֣ה לחלקיה chilkiYah chilkiYahu ḥil·qî·yā·hū ḥil·qî·yāh ḥilqîyāh ḥilqîyāhū lə·ḥil·qî·yāh lechilkiYah ləḥilqîyāh vechilkiYah wə·ḥil·qî·yāh wəḥilqîyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 18:18 HEB: אֶלְיָקִ֥ים בֶּן־ חִלְקִיָּ֖הוּ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עַל־ NAS: the son of Hilkiah, who KJV: the son of Hilkiah, which [was] over the household, INT: Eliakim the son of Hilkiah who was over 2 Kings 18:26 2 Kings 18:37 2 Kings 22:4 2 Kings 22:8 2 Kings 22:8 2 Kings 22:10 2 Kings 22:12 2 Kings 22:14 2 Kings 23:4 2 Kings 23:24 1 Chronicles 6:13 1 Chronicles 6:13 1 Chronicles 6:45 1 Chronicles 9:11 1 Chronicles 26:11 2 Chronicles 34:9 2 Chronicles 34:14 2 Chronicles 34:15 2 Chronicles 34:15 2 Chronicles 34:18 2 Chronicles 34:20 2 Chronicles 34:22 2 Chronicles 35:8 Ezra 7:1 34 Occurrences |
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