KJV ORIGINAL
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The people of Tyre will come bringing gifts, and wealthy people from many nations will seek your favor.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how people from distant, wealthy places will come with gifts to honor and seek the favor of the king being celebrated.
📚 Historical Context
Tyre was a wealthy Phoenician trading city known for its riches and international commerce. In ancient times, when a great king was crowned or celebrated, representatives from wealthy nations would bring tribute gifts to establish good relationships. This psalm appears to be a royal wedding song, possibly for King Solomon, celebrating the honor and international recognition the king would receive.
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