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"Your wise men, O Tyre, were in you"

Text: Ezekiel 27:8

THE CREW OF THE GOOD SHIP TYRE

Tyre was compared to a ship that was superbly made. But there was more to Tyre than being a well-built ship. The crew on board the ship would be as important!

“Inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen;
Your wise men, O Tyre, were in you;
They became your pilots.
Elders of Gebal and its wise men
Were in you to caulk your seams;
All the ships of the sea
And their oarsmen were in you
To market your merchandise.”
Ezekiel 27:8-9

1. The oarsmen

a) Tyre recruited the best to serve on board the ship.

b) Strong oarsmen would be needed.

c) The oarsmen were recruited from Sidon and Arvad.

d) Sidon was a city of Arvad.

e) The oarsmen from this region had earned a good reputation.

2. Tyre and Sidon

a) These were Phonecian cities.

b) They were famous for their knowledge of the sea routes.

c) These sea-farers were respected for their wisdom and skill in maritime matters.

d) They served as pilots of the ships of Tyre.

e) That would make the ships of Tyre serve more outstanding.

3. Gebal was another famous Phonecian city.

a) They were well known for their skill in ship repair.

b) The caulking of the ships would ensure safety for all.

c) The ships of Tyre were well-manned.

d) Thus, Tyre was able to maintain a vibrant sea-trade.

e) The merchandise they carried were of high quality to match the stateliness of the ships of Tyre.