The ancients of Gebal and the wise men thereof were in thee thy calkers: all the ships of the sea with their mariners were in thee to occupy thy merchandise.
The experienced craftsmen from Gebal and their skilled workers were there fixing your ships. All the trading vessels from across the seas came with their sailors to do business with your merchants.
You were the ultimate trade hub, everyone wanted to do business with you.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet is delivering a message from God about the downfall of Tyre, a wealthy Phoenician city renowned for its maritime trade and influence in the ancient world. This verse highlights the skilled craftsmen from Gebal (ancient Byblos) who repaired ships and the sailors from various nations who managed Tyre's commerce, illustrating the city's reliance on international networks for its prosperity. Historically, Tyre's economic dominance made it a symbol of human pride, which the prophecy warns would lead to divine judgment.
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