The prophecy on the destruction of Tyre in Ezekiel 26 now turned to focus on the instruments of the Judgment in verses 7-14. It would begin with Nebuchadnezzar. He was the dominant power of the day. Hence, he was referred to as the king of kings. He brought the full force of his fully equipped army on Tyre.
He had at his disposal horses, chariots, horsemen, and a whole
host of men. Like what they did to Jerusalem they lay siege to Tyre.
Remember this took place one year before the siege of Jerusalem ended. He broke
down the tower of the city. His mighty army was said to have kicked up the dust
of the city. They marched into the city, annihilating the city, slaughtering
the inhabitants and bringing down the strong pillars of the
city. Verses 12-14 show the subsequent attacks on the s city. Forces
would ravage the city. Besides taking away the spoil of the main city, they
would also dump the rubble and debris of the destroyed city into the water
forming a causeway into the island segment of the city.
Tyre literally became a bare rock and a place for fishermen to
spread their nets. Verses 12-14 indicate that Tyre would not celebrate again,
and the song and sound of the harp would be absent and not be heard again. Its
eminence would be removed and never to return to its former prominence again.
What can we take away from these verses? Earthly wealth,
possession and wealth have no durability. They are fleeting and can only
provide temporary fame and no lasting value. Everyone that has wealth will have
to art with it at some point. Don’t be too overly obsessed with earthly
prominence and possession. Choose faithfulness and obedience to the Word of
God. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 24:35 saying, “Heaven and earth will
pass away, but My words will not pass away.”
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