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Ezekiel

Ezekiel 
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Day 304

"Set your face toward Sidon"

Text: Ezekiel 28:21

THE CITY OF SIDON

Tyre and Sidon were usually mentioned together. Once upon a time, Sidon was an important city, as in the days of Joshua. It was another Phoenecian city. But Tyre was the dominant city even though Sidon was also mentioned in this word from God.

“Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
‘Son of man, set your face toward Sidon,
and prophesy against her, and say,
‘Thus says the Lord God:
‘Behold, I am against you, O Sidon;
I will be glorified in your midst;
And they shall know that I am the Lord,
When I execute judgments in her and am hallowed in her.”'”
Ezekiel 28:20-22

1. Tyre and Sidon

a) They were both Phoenecian cities.

b) They were not exactly close to each other (about 40 km away).

2. Sidon

a) It was closely associated with Tyre.

b) It was a strong and close partner with Tyre.

c) It abetted Tyre in all its wrong-doing.

d) Hence, they too were judged by the Lord.

3. Sidon’s guilt

a) It was adjudged guilty because of its association with Tyre.

b) Little is mentioned about Sidon’s role.

4. God’s glory

a) His glory would be established.

b) All would know and fear God for who He is.

c) God’s judgments would show that He is holy and just.

d) His laws cannot be cast aside by Tyre and Sidon easily.