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Damascus was your merchant for the multitude of your handiworks, by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches, with the wine of Helbon, and white wool.
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The Realism of Ancient Trade
Commentators unanimously identify the 'wine of Helbon' as a famous, high-quality luxury wine from a region near Damascus, prized even by Persian kings. This specific detail, along with the mention of 'white wool' as a raw material, highlights the historical accuracy and intricate reality of Tyre's vast trade network.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The thread broken at Ezekiel 27:8 is taken up, and the various nations are enumerated which traded with Tyre.
Ezekiel 27:12. …
19th Century
Anglican
Wine of Helbon.— Helbon is identified with a village of the same name, three and a half hours north of Damascus, rich in ruins, an…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Damascus was your merchant in the multitude of the wares of your making Of the many t…
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