Damascus was thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy making, for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of Helbon, and white wool.
Damascus was one of your biggest trading partners, buying tons of your products because you had so much wealth to offer, they were especially into your Helbon wine and premium white wool.
Even the major cities wanted what you were selling because your quality was that good.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel 27 is a prophetic lament in the Book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile around the 6th century BC, where the prophet describes Tyre as a mighty trading empire that relied heavily on international commerce. Damascus, as a neighboring city-state in ancient Syria, supplied Tyre with valuable goods like wine from Helbon and white wool, illustrating the interconnected trade networks of the ancient Near East. This highlights how Tyre's wealth made it vulnerable to judgment, as the chapter foretells its downfall due to pride and idolatry.
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