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Israel as a Trade Partner
Commentators explain that Judah and Israel were key trading partners with Tyre, supplying premium agricultural goods. They traded high-quality wheat (from a place called Minnith), honey, oil, and balm—all products for which their land was famous. This highlights Israel's active role in the ancient world's economy.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 27:12–24
18th Century
Theologian
The thread broken at Ezekiel 27:8 is taken up, and the various nations are enumerated which traded with Tyre.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 27:17
19th Century
Bishop
Minnith, and Pannag.— Minnith was in Ammon (Judges 11:33), rich in wheat (2 Chronicles 27:5), and the Tyri…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 27:17
17th Century
Pastor
Judah, and the land of Israel, they were your merchants
The inhabitants of Judah and Israel; the two tribes of Judah…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 27:1–25
17th Century
Minister
Those who live at ease are to be lamented if they are not prepared for trouble. Let no one consider themselves beautified any further than they are…