Ezekiel 27:6-10
Ezekiel 27:6
They made your oars with oaks from Bashan. They had wood from the island of Cyprus brought to make your deck and inlaid it with ivory.
Ezekiel 27:7
They made your sail with the best linen from Egypt—this was your flag that everyone recognized. They used cloth dyed blue and purple from the coastlands of Elishah to make your awnings.
Ezekiel 27:8
Men from Sidon and Arvad did the rowing in your ship. You had your own skilled sailors from Tyre.
Ezekiel 27:9
Expert craftsmen from Gebal were onboard to repair any leaks. All the other ships at sea came to trade with you and their sailors bartered for your goods.
Ezekiel 27:10
Men from Persia, Lydia, and Put were soldiers in your army. They lived among you, hanging up their shields and helmets with you, making you famous.