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All the inhabitants of the isles are astonished at you, and their kings are horribly afraid; they are troubled in their face.
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The World's Reaction
Commentators explain that Tyre's fall sends shockwaves through the world. Other nations and their kings are astonished and terrified, realizing that if mighty Tyre could be destroyed, they could be next. One scholar suggests this fear was mixed with selfish scorn from rival merchants glad to see their competitor gone.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The news of Tyre’s ruin will reach to distant islands, to merchant cities that trade with her. These, in their selfish love of gain, will rejoice o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee , &c.] Both near and afar off; and not only the inhabit…
The most mighty and magnificent kingdoms and states, sooner or later, come down. Those who make creatures their confidence, and rest their hopes up…
