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There lived men of Tyre also therein, who brought in fish, and all manner of wares, and sold on the Sabbath to the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
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A Corrupting Presence
Commentators note that the Tyrians weren't just passing traders; they had established a permanent colony in Jerusalem. This constant presence of a people who did not honor the Sabbath created a persistent temptation that weakened the Israelites' commitment to God's Law, leading to open and widespread sin.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Friendly relations continued between the Phoenicians and the Jews after the captivity (Ezra 3:7). It was, however, a new fact, and one …
19th Century
Anglican
Men of Tyre. —They brought timber for the building of the Temple, and received food in payment (Ezra 3:7). Now they se…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish From Tyre and Zidon, and the parts adjacent: these they brought …
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