1 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

2 Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste:

3 Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.

4 And they shall destroy the walls of Tyrus, and break down her towers: I will also scrape her dust from her, and make her like the top of a rock.

5 It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God: and it shall become a spoil to the nations.

6 And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the Lord.

7 For thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people.

8 He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field: and he shall make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against thee, and lift up the buckler against thee.

9 And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers.

10 By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.

11 With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy streets: he shall slay thy people by the sword, and thy strong garrisons shall go down to the ground.

12 And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.

13 And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.

14 And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be a place to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I the Lord have spoken it, saith the Lord God.

15 Thus saith the Lord God to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the midst of thee?

16 Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee.

17 And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring men, the renowned city, which wast strong in the sea, she and her inhabitants, which cause their terror to be on all that haunt it!

18 Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure.

19 For thus saith the Lord God; When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee;

20 When I shall bring thee down with them that descend into the pit, with the people of old time, and shall set thee in the low parts of the earth, in places desolate of old, with them that go down to the pit, that thou be not inhabited; and I shall set glory in the land of the living;

21 I will make thee a terror, and thou shalt be no more: though thou be sought for, yet shalt thou never be found again, saith the Lord God.

Commentary

Verse 1

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
In the eleventh year - Of Jechoniah's captivity, the year wherein Jerusalem was taken. The month - That month which followed the taking of Jerusalem.
McArther Bible Commentary
the eleventh year. In 586 B.C., the eleventh year of Jehoiachin's captivity, on the tenth day of the fifth month, Jerusalem was captured.
Bible Cross References
Ezekiel 25:17 Ezekiel 26:2 Ezekiel 29:1 Ezekiel 29:17 Ezekiel 30:20 Hosea 9:13

Verse 2

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Because - Probably God revealed this to the prophet as soon as these insulting Tyrians spoke it. The gates - The great mart of nations, people from all parts. She is turned - The trading interest will turn to me.
Bible Cross References
2 Samuel 5:11 Isaiah 23:1 Isaiah 62:10 Jeremiah 25:22 Ezekiel 25:3 Ezekiel 25:8 Ezekiel 26:1 Ezekiel 35:10 Amos 1:9

Verse 3

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
McArther Bible Commentary
I am against you, O Tyre. The judgment of this city covers three chapters (26-28), indicating its importance to God. Cf. Isaiah 23; Amo 1:9-10. Tyre was an ancient city of the Phoenicians, appearing for the first time in Jos 19:29. During the reigns of David and Solomon it had great influence. Hiram, its king, was a friend to David (2Sa 5:11), who helped him and Solomon in building operations (cf. 1Ki 5:1-12; 1Ch 14:1; 2Ch 2:3, 2Ch 2:11). Later, Tyrians sold Jews into slavery (cf. Joe 3:4-8; Amo 1:9-10). God would move "many nations" to invade Tyre, the commercial center of the Mediterranean (cf. Eze 27:3), in successive attacks pictured as wave following wave. Babylon (Eze 26:7) besieged Tyre from 585-573 B.C.; later came Alexander's Grecian army in 332 B.C. Babylon had devastated the coastal city, but many Tyrians escaped to an island fortress which withstood later attacks. The Grecian attackers "scraped" all the remaining "dust" and rubble and dumped it into the sea, building a causeway to the island nearly one-half mile out. They also brought ships and overcame the fortress defenders in a devastating assault on Tyre. The predictions in chapters 26-28 have been fulfilled with amazing literal accuracy.
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 5:30 Jeremiah 50:42 Jeremiah 51:42 Ezekiel 26:19 Ezekiel 29:10 Micah 4:11 Nahum 3:5 Zechariah 9:4

Verse 4

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Scrape - I will leave thee nothing; thou shalt be scraped, and swept, that not so much as dust shall remain in thee. Like - As bare as was the rock on which thy city is built.
Bible Cross References
Leviticus 14:41 Isaiah 23:11 Ezekiel 26:9 Amos 1:10

Verse 5

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
McArther Bible Commentary
for spreading nets. Tyre became a fishing city, a place to spread fishing nets for centuries, until the Saracens finally destroyed what was left in the fourth century. Since then, the once great center of Mediterranean commerce has been a nondescript village.
Bible Cross References
Ezekiel 25:7 Ezekiel 29:19 Ezekiel 47:10

Verse 6

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Her daughters - The lesser cities. In the field - On the firm land.
Bible Cross References
Ezekiel 16:46 Ezekiel 16:53 Ezekiel 26:8

Verse 7

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
McArther Bible Commentary
Here is a vivid description of the original devastation by Babylon's King Nebuchadnezzar, called "king of kings" (Eze 26:7) because so many other rulers were subject to him. God had given him universal rule (cf. Dan 2:37). Verses 8 and 9 describe the siege, verses Eze 26:10-14 the devastation.
Bible Cross References
Ezra 7:12 Isaiah 10:8 Jeremiah 4:7 Jeremiah 52:32 Ezekiel 23:24 Ezekiel 28:7 Ezekiel 29:18 Daniel 2:37 Daniel 2:47 Nahum 2:3 Nahum 2:4

Verse 8

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
Bible Cross References
Luke 19:43 Jeremiah 32:24 Jeremiah 52:4 Ezekiel 21:22 Ezekiel 26:6 Ezekiel 26:9 Habakkuk 1:10

Verse 9

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
Bible Cross References
Ezekiel 21:22 Ezekiel 26:4 Ezekiel 26:8 Ezekiel 26:10

Verse 10

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
Bible Cross References
Jeremiah 4:13 Jeremiah 39:3 Jeremiah 47:3 Ezekiel 23:24 Ezekiel 26:9 Ezekiel 26:15 Ezekiel 27:28 Nahum 2:4

Verse 11

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Garrisons - Bastions, or forts, or triumphal arches.
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 5:28 Isaiah 26:5 Jeremiah 43:13 Habakkuk 1:8

Verse 12

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Shall lay - It had been a quicker way, to have burnt all; but the greedy soldier might dream of treasures hid in walls, or under the timber, and therefore take the pains to pull all down, and throw it into the sea.
McArther Bible Commentary
They will plunder. After Nebuchadnezzar in verse Eze 26:7 and "he" and "his" in verses Eze 26:8-11, "they" in verse Eze 26:12 appears to broaden the reference to others among the "many nations" (Eze 26:3). At this point, "they" are not only Babylonians, but also Alexander's army which later heaped debris from the ruins into the sea to advance to the island stronghold (cf. Zec 9:3-4).
Bible Cross References
2 Chronicles 32:27 Isaiah 23:8 Isaiah 23:18 Jeremiah 52:14 Ezekiel 27:3 Ezekiel 27:27 Ezekiel 27:32 Ezekiel 27:34 Ezekiel 28:8 Amos 5:11 Zechariah 9:3

Verse 13

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
McArther Bible Commentary
songs … harps. According to Isa 23:16, Tyre was famous for musicians.
Bible Cross References
Revelation 18:22 Psalm 137:2 Isaiah 5:12 Isaiah 23:12 Isaiah 23:16 Isaiah 24:8 Isaiah 24:9 Jeremiah 7:34 Jeremiah 16:9 Jeremiah 25:10 Amos 6:5

Verse 14

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others, when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish, covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world, are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous heaps.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
No more - Tho' there was a city of that name built, yet it was built on the continent; and in propriety of speech, was another city.
Bible Cross References
Deuteronomy 13:16 Job 12:14 Isaiah 14:27 Isaiah 23:12 Ezekiel 47:10 Malachi 1:4

Verse 15

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
See how high, how great Tyre had been. See how low Tyre is made. The fall of others should awaken us out of security. Every discovery of the fulfilment of a Scripture prophecy, is like a miracle to confirm our faith. All that is earthly is vanity and vexation. Those who now have the most established prosperity, will soon be out of sight and forgotten.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The isles - Isles which are places freest from danger of invasions, will shake with fear, when they learn that Tyre is fallen.
McArther Bible Commentary
So important a center of commerce could not be destroyed without affecting all the nearby nations. All the nations around the Mediterranean would consider Tyre's fall a calamity. According to customs of mourning, rulers would descend from their thrones and disrobe.
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 41:5 Jeremiah 49:21 Ezekiel 26:10 Ezekiel 26:18 Ezekiel 26:21 Ezekiel 27:28 Ezekiel 27:35 Ezekiel 31:16

Verse 16

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
See how high, how great Tyre had been. See how low Tyre is made. The fall of others should awaken us out of security. Every discovery of the fulfilment of a Scripture prophecy, is like a miracle to confirm our faith. All that is earthly is vanity and vexation. Those who now have the most established prosperity, will soon be out of sight and forgotten.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The princes - Who were lords of the islands of that sea. Come down - In token of condolence. Trembling - They shall be afraid of their own concerns, and astonished in the midst of their fears.
Bible Cross References
1 Peter 5:5 Revelation 18:9 Job 8:22 Psalm 35:26 Isaiah 41:5 Jeremiah 48:39 Ezekiel 7:27 Ezekiel 16:10 Ezekiel 26:21 Ezekiel 27:35 Ezekiel 28:17 Ezekiel 32:10 Hosea 11:10 Jonah 3:6 Haggai 2:22

Verse 17

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
See how high, how great Tyre had been. See how low Tyre is made. The fall of others should awaken us out of security. Every discovery of the fulfilment of a Scripture prophecy, is like a miracle to confirm our faith. All that is earthly is vanity and vexation. Those who now have the most established prosperity, will soon be out of sight and forgotten.
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 14:12 Jeremiah 48:39 Jeremiah 50:23 Ezekiel 19:1 Ezekiel 19:14 Ezekiel 27:2 Ezekiel 27:3 Ezekiel 27:10 Ezekiel 27:30 Ezekiel 27:32 Ezekiel 28:2 Ezekiel 28:12 Ezekiel 32:2 Ezekiel 32:16

Verse 18

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
See how high, how great Tyre had been. See how low Tyre is made. The fall of others should awaken us out of security. Every discovery of the fulfilment of a Scripture prophecy, is like a miracle to confirm our faith. All that is earthly is vanity and vexation. Those who now have the most established prosperity, will soon be out of sight and forgotten.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
In the sea - At a great distance, and farther from land. Departure - Leaving thy ancient dwelling, to go into captivity.
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 23:5 Isaiah 23:10 Isaiah 41:5 Jeremiah 49:21 Jeremiah 50:46 Ezekiel 26:15 Ezekiel 27:35

Verse 19

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
See how high, how great Tyre had been. See how low Tyre is made. The fall of others should awaken us out of security. Every discovery of the fulfilment of a Scripture prophecy, is like a miracle to confirm our faith. All that is earthly is vanity and vexation. Those who now have the most established prosperity, will soon be out of sight and forgotten.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The deep - Nebuchadnezzar's army. Great waters - Great afflictions.
McArther Bible Commentary
Tyre's destruction is compared to a dead person placed in the grave.
Bible Cross References
Isaiah 8:7 Isaiah 8:8 Ezekiel 26:3 Ezekiel 27:26 Ezekiel 37:3

Verse 20

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
See how high, how great Tyre had been. See how low Tyre is made. The fall of others should awaken us out of security. Every discovery of the fulfilment of a Scripture prophecy, is like a miracle to confirm our faith. All that is earthly is vanity and vexation. Those who now have the most established prosperity, will soon be out of sight and forgotten.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Bring thee down - When I shall slay thee, and throw thee into the grave. With the people - Who are long since dead, and gone to eternity. The low parts - Another description of the grave, from the situation and solitude of it. Set glory - Then I will restore the beauty, strength, and wealth of Israel, and bring them back to Jerusalem. In the land - In the land of Judea, called, land of the living, because a land, where God will bless, and give life by his word, ordinances, and spirit: thus different shall Tyre's captivity and Jerusalem's be.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 11:23 2 Peter 2:5 Psalm 27:13 Psalm 88:6 Isaiah 14:9 Isaiah 14:10 Jeremiah 33:9 Ezekiel 31:14 Ezekiel 32:24 Ezekiel 32:30 Amos 9:2 Jonah 2:2 Jonah 2:6 Zechariah 2:8

Verse 21

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
A prophecy against Tyre.
See how high, how great Tyre had been. See how low Tyre is made. The fall of others should awaken us out of security. Every discovery of the fulfilment of a Scripture prophecy, is like a miracle to confirm our faith. All that is earthly is vanity and vexation. Those who now have the most established prosperity, will soon be out of sight and forgotten.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
A terror - To all that hear of thee.
Bible Cross References
Revelation 18:21 Jeremiah 20:4 Ezekiel 26:15 Ezekiel 26:16 Ezekiel 27:1 Ezekiel 27:36 Ezekiel 28:19 Daniel 11:19