Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.
Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were your business partners, trading people as slaves and bronze goods in your marketplace.
Even ancient empires built their wealth on human trafficking and exploitation.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet is delivering a lament over Tyre, a prosperous Phoenician city known for its extensive trade networks during the 6th century BC. Javan likely refers to regions in Greece, while Tubal and Meshech point to areas in modern-day Turkey, where merchants traded slaves and bronze vessels, highlighting Tyre's reliance on such commerce. This verse fits into a broader prophetic warning about the moral dangers of Tyre's wealth and exploitation, as God judged the city for its pride and injustice.
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