Isaiah 23:2

Be still, you inhabitants of the coast, you whom the merchants of Sidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.

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In The King James Version

Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.

In Context

1The burden of Tyre. Howl, you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in. From the land of Kittim it is revealed to them.

3On great waters, the seed of the Shihor, the harvest of the Nile, was her revenue. She was the market of nations.

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Cross References

Psalms 46:10“Be still, and know that I am God. 2 I will be exalted among the nations. 2 I will be exalted in the earth.” 1

Isaiah 47:5“Sit in silence, and go into darkness, 2 daughter of the Chaldeans [Descendants of Loving-kindness]. 1 For you shall no longer be called 2 the mistress of kingdoms. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 23:2-15

The Doom of Tyre. ( b. c. 718.) 1 The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them. 2 Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished. 3 And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations. 4 Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I… Read the whole commentary →

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