Proclamation against Tyre and Sidon, Part 9
Ezekiel Chapter 27, Part 4 VERSE 12 “Tarshish was your merchant because of your many luxury goods. They gave you silver, iron, tin, and lead for your goods.” “Tarshish” is Spain in this context. Tyre traded all around the Mediterranean basin, and Spain was known for its mineral wealth. VERSE 13 “Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your traders. They bartered human lives and vessels of bronze for your merchandise. “They bartered human lives.” Slave traffic was a primary staple of…