Albert Barnes Commentary Ezekiel 27:1

"The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying," — Ezekiel 27:1 (ASV)

The dirge for Tyre is written in poetic form. Tyre is compared to a fine ship, to whose outfitting various nations of the world contribute. This ship launches forth majestically, only to be wrecked and perish.

The nations mentioned identify Tyre as the center of commerce between the eastern and western world. This position, occupied for a short time by Jerusalem, was long maintained by Tyre, until the founding of Alexandria supplanted her in this trade. Compare the dirge for Babylon (Isaiah 14:3–23); in each case, the city named represents the world power antagonistic to God.