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"The abundance of goods you made"

Text: Ezekiel 27:16

TYRE PRODUCED MANY GOODS

Tyre was not just a trading company. It was a country that had skilled workers who were able to produce high quality goods. This was to the advantage of Tyre.

“Syria was your merchant
because of the abundance of goods you made.
They gave you for your wares emeralds,
purple, embroidery, fine linen, corals, and rubies.
Judah and the land of Israel were your traders.
They traded for your merchandise
wheat of Minnith, millet, honey, oil, and balm.
Damascus was your merchant
because of the abundance of goods you made,
because of your many luxury items,
with the wine of Helbon and with white wool.”
Ezekiel 18:16-18

1. Syria was a major merchant.

a) It bought and sold goods from Tyre.

b) Tyre had an abundance of goods that Syria needed and wanted.

c) In return, Syria paid with:

i) Emeralds

ii) Purple (a costly dye)

iii) Embroidery

iv) Fine linen

v) Corals

vi) Rubies

2. Judah and Israel

a) Judah was the Southern kingdom.

b) Israel was the Northern kingdom.

c) They were neighbours of Tyre and also their trading partners.

d) Both nations paid with:

i) Wheat of Minnith is another way of saying “the finest wheat”.

ii) Minnith was a region in the land of Ammon that produced high quality wheat.

iii) Millet, honey, oil, and balm were the bartered goods from Judah and Israel.

3. Damascus, the capital of Syria.

a) The capital was highlighted as a centre of trade with Tyre.

b) Tyre had an abundance of high-quality goods to offer to Damascus.

c) Damacus paid with:

i) The wine of Helbon.

ii) Helbon was famous for its vineyards and wine production.

iii) White wool was used to pay for merchandise from Tyre.