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Tyre was an economic and cultural power throughout the duration of the Israelite kingdom.\u00a0 This was the source of various problems: including the introduction of idolatry in the times of Solomon and Ahab and causing problems regarding Shabbat observance in Nehemiah\u2019s days. There were periods when positive ties prevailed between Israel and Tyre, including the building of David\u2019s house by emissaries from Tyre and Hiram\u2019s assistance in building the Temple.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Jerusalem was conquered by the Babylonians, Tyre withstood the siege throughout the period of the Babylonian empire. The steadfastness of Tyre in contrast with the destruction of the Temple served to compound the psychological difficulty facing the inhabitants of Jerusalem: now, God\u2019s status in the eyes of the nations had fallen even more. Not only had the god of the Babylonians seemingly prevailed over the God of Israel, but there seemed to be a different god that watched over Tyre that was even stronger than the Babylonian power. In effect, Nebuchadnezzar\u2019s conquest of Jerusalem proved to the nations what they had wanted to demonstrate, namely, the weakness of the God of Israel. This religious challenge, and the desecration of God\u2019s Name among the nations, are apparently the reason for the length and vehemence of the prophecy regarding Tyre. Tyre \u2013 which, from the earliest history of the Israelite monarchy maintained commercial ties with it \u2013 has grown arrogant to the point where it has presumed itself above the Lord God of Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ezekiel\u2019s prophecy to Tyre and to Sidon ends with the ingathering of Israel in its land. This does not appear to be an after-thought to the prophecy, but rather an essential component, a conclusion that completes the prophecies of destruction to the nations. Sanctification of God\u2019s Name in the eyes of the nation begins with their downfall, but it will not be open and clear until God gathers up His nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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