Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 27:23 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Ezekiel 27:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 27 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.”
Ezekiel 27:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 27:23
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad—This verse lists Mesopotamian trading centers: Haran (Abraham's family city, Genesis 11:31-32), Canneh (possibly Calneh, Genesis 10:10), and Eden (likely Bit-Adini, an Aramean kingdom). The repetition of Sheba emphasizes Arabia's commercial dominance. Asshur (Assyria) represents the great empire that had conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722 BC. The Hebrew structure lists these cities as roklim (רֹכְלִים, merchants/traders), emphasizing their role as commercial intermediaries.That Tyre traded with Israel's conqu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 27:23
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“which my fathers have destroyed”
“which my fathers have destroyed”
“and cut off the inhabitant from the valley of Aven”
“Asshur”
“Erech”
“as Yahweh had spoken to him. Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed out of Haran.”
“until Asshur carries you away captive.”
“Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.”
“and took them away. Yes”