The men of Dedan were thy merchants; many isles were the merchandise of thine hand: they brought thee for a present horns of ivory and ebony.
The people from Dedan were your business partners, and you had trading connections with islands everywhere. They brought you expensive gifts, ivory tusks and beautiful ebony wood.
Your network was global, and everyone wanted to bring you their best stuff.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, chapter 27, the prophet is lamenting the downfall of Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city renowned for its vast trade networks and wealth in the Mediterranean world. Dedan, likely a reference to a trading region in Arabia, supplied Tyre with luxury goods like ivory and ebony, illustrating the city's dependence on international commerce. This verse fits into a larger prophecy of God's judgment on Tyre for its pride and idolatry, warning of the fragility of human prosperity.
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