에스겔 27:22-23 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 27:23

Haran and Canaeh , etc. From Arabia we pass to Mesopotamia. Haran ( Genesis 11:31 ) stands for the Carrhae of the Romans, situated at the point where the old military and commercial roads bifurcated Cowards Babylon and the Delta of the Persian Gulf in the one direction, and Canaan in the other. It appears in Genesis 24:10 and Genesis 29:4 as the city of Nahor, in Mesopotamia (Aram-Naharaim, equivalent to "Syria of the two rivers"), or, more definitely, in Parian-Atom, which lies below... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 27:12-24

The thread broken at Ezekiel 27:8 is taken up, and the various nations are enumerated which traded with Tyre.Ezekiel 27:12Tarshish - Tartessus in Spain (marginal references). Spain was rich in the metals named.Merchant - Especially applied to those who traveled about with caravans to carry on trade (see Genesis 23:16).Fairs - Or, “wares” Ezekiel 27:33. The word occurs only in this chapter. The foreign merchants gave their wares in return for the products delivered to them by Tyre.Ezekiel... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 27:21-24

Ezekiel 27:21-24. Arabia, &c., occupied with thee Hebrew, ידן סחרי , were the merchants of thy hand; that is, they took off thy manufactures (see Eze 27:15 ) in exchange for cattle, in which their substance chiefly consisted. Of Kedar and its flocks, see notes on Isaiah 21:16-17; Isaiah 60:7. The merchants of Sheba and Raamah These were people of Arabia Felix, dwelling near the Persian gulf. They traded in the rich products of their own country, namely, spices, precious stones,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 27:1-36

Mourning for Tyre (27:1-36)This chapter continues the theme of Tyre’s overthrow. It is in the form of a funeral song that Tyre’s trading partners sing as they mourn the city’s death (27:1-2).The song begins by recalling the glory of Tyre’s past. The prosperous commercial city is likened to a magnificent merchant ship, beautifully made from best quality materials taken from all parts of the trading world. Her planks, masts, oars and decking were made of the best timbers, her sails from the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 27:23

Haran. Now Harran, between the Euphrates and the Khabour ( Gen 11:35 ). Canneh. Probably now Calneh, a Babylonian city (Genesis 10:10 ). Eden. In Mesopotamia (2 Kings 19:12 .Isaiah 37:12 .Amos 1:5; Amos 1:5 ). Mentioned in the Inscriptions. Some suggest Aden, in Arabia. Asshur = Assyria. Chiba = tad. Now Kalwddha, near Baghdad. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 27:23

Ezekiel 27:23. Canneh— Houbigant and Grotius both read Calane; for the neighbouring places are nearly the same as in Genesis, ch. 10: read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 27:22

22. Sheba . . . Raamah—in Arabia. chief of . . . spices—that is, best spices (Deuteronomy 33:15). Obtained from India and conveyed in caravans to Tyre. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 27:23

23. Haran—the dwelling-place of Abraham in Mesopotamia, after he moved from Ur ( :-). Canneh—Calneh, an Assyrian city on the Tigris; the Ctesiphon of the Greeks ( :-). Eden—probably a region in Babylonia (see Genesis 2:8). Chilmad—a compound; the place designated by PTOLEMY "Gaala of Media." The Chaldee version interprets it of Media. HENDERSON refers it to Carmanda, which XENOPHON describes as a large city beyond the Euphrates. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ezekiel 27:12-24

The extent of Tyre’s commercial empire 27:12-24This section is a valuable resource for understanding the geography, natural resources, and trade relations of the ancient Near East as well as explaining the extensiveness of Tyre’s commercial empire. Notice the large numbers of places and products named. [Note: See the maps at the end of these notes for probable locations of these places. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament also has a chart of "Tyre’s Trading Partners" listed in Ezekiel... read more