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Behold, the Lord will dispossess her, and he will strike her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire.
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A Literally Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that this prophecy was literally and spectacularly fulfilled by Alexander the Great. Despite Tyre's ingenious defenses and its seemingly impenetrable location on an island, Alexander conquered it. This historical fulfillment demonstrates that God's prophetic word is precise and absolutely reliable.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold - Such were the preparations of Tyre. Over against them, as it were, the prophet sets before our eyes the counsels of God. Theodoret:…
19th Century
Baptist
And Zidon, though it be very wise. And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of th…
16th Century
Protestant
Zechariah continues with the same subject, for he now says that destruction was near all the nations who, as neighbors, harassed the people of God.…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, the Lord will cast her out Or "inherit her" {f}, or "them", as the Septuagint render the words; when, being …
Here are judgements foretold on several nations. While the Macedonians and Alexander's successors were at war in these countries, the Lord promised…
