Ezekiel 27:23

Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.

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Interpretation

Those who live at ease are to be lamented, if they are not prepared for trouble. Let none reckon themselves beautified, any further than they are sanctified.

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This thought runs through Ezekiel 27:22-23.

Ezekiel 27:22 Ezekiel 27:23

Glossary

Sheba Place: (1. ) One of the sons of Cush ( Gen. 10:7 ). (2. ) The name of a country and nation ( Isa. 43:3 ; 45:14 ) mentioned along with Egypt and Ethiopia, and therefore probably in north-eastern Africa. The ancient name of Meroe. Modern identification: Sheba.
Asshur Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Assur.
Canneh Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Kullan Köy.
Chilmad Place: A place or country unknown which, along with Sheba and Asshur, traded with Tyre ( Ezek. 27:23 ). Modern identification: Tell Jindaris.
Eden Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Til Barsip.
Haran Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Harran.