Sidon – One of the most important Phoenician cities, colonizing party colonized Tyre, competed with Tyre
Maligned – To speak evil of, to act maliciously
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What we learn:
The prideful will fall
God will take vengeance on those who mistreat His people
Tyre- In Lebanon, Phoenician city, on the coastline of the Mediterranean, means “rock”
Wares- Things you have, items
Tarshish- Debate over where it was or what it referred to, some think it refers to Crete (the island) as a whole
East Wind- Emblem of evil, destructive, In Palestine, the east wind blew from the burning desert
Sackcloth- Often made of black goat’s hair, worn by mourners, or a sign of deep repentance and humility
