18. Who will replace Shebna, and what does it mean that this one will receive Shebna’s official garments and the key of the house of David?

¹⁸ How, though, will Shebna be removed from his position? Through Isaiah, Jehovah explains: “It must occur in that day that I will call my servant, namely, Eliakim the son of Hilkiah.

Isaiah 22:20

Replacing Shebna, Eliakim will be given the steward’s official garments along with the key of the house of David.

Thus, the office of steward is important, and much is expected of whoever serves in it. (Luke 12:48) Shebna may be capable, but because he is unfaithful, Jehovah will replace him.