Ezekiel 27:10
New International Version
“’Men of Persia, Lydia and Put served as soldiers in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls, bringing you splendor.

New Living Translation
“Men from distant Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your great army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls, giving you great honor.

English Standard Version
“Persia and Lud and Put were in your army as your men of war. They hung the shield and helmet in you; they gave you splendor.

Berean Standard Bible
Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.

King James Bible
They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.

New King James Version
“Those from Persia, Lydia, and Libya Were in your army as men of war; They hung shield and helmet in you; They gave splendor to you.

New American Standard Bible
“Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung up shield and helmet on you; they presented your splendor.

NASB 1995
“Persia and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung shield and helmet in you; they set forth your splendor.

NASB 1977
“Persia and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung shield and helmet in you; they set forth your splendor.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Persia and Lud and Put were in your military force, your men of war. They hung shield and helmet in you; they set forth your majesty.

Amplified Bible
“Persia and Lud and Put (Libya) were in your army as your men of war. They hung the shield and the helmet on you; they gave you splendor.

Christian Standard Bible
Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, serving as your warriors. They hung shields and helmets in you; they gave you splendor.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, serving as your warriors. They hung shields and helmets in you; they gave you splendor.

American Standard Version
Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.

Contemporary English Version
Brave soldiers from Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your navy, protecting you with shields and helmets, and making you famous.

English Revised Version
Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
People from Persia, Lud, and Put were soldiers in your army. They hung their shields and helmets inside you. Their victories made you look good.

Good News Translation
"Soldiers from Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your army. They hung their shields and their helmets in your barracks. They are the men who won glory for you.

International Standard Version
"Soldiers from Persia, Lud, and Libya, served in your army. They were your mighty soldiers. Their helmets and shields adorned your barracks walls, and they won battle decorations for you.

Majority Standard Bible
Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.

NET Bible
Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, men of war. They hung shield and helmet on you; they gave you your splendor.

New Heart English Bible
Persia and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in you; they set forth your comeliness.

Webster's Bible Translation
They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thy army, thy military men: they hung the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.

World English Bible
“‘“Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung the shield and helmet in you. They showed your beauty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Persia and Lud and Phut "" Have been in your forces—your men of war. They hung up shield and helmet in you, "" They have given out your honor.

Young's Literal Translation
Persian and Lud and Phut Have been in thy forces -- thy men of war. Shield and helmet they hung up in thee, They -- they have given out thine honour.

Smith's Literal Translation
Persia and Lud and Phut were in thy strength, thy men of war: hung the shield and helmet in thee; they gave thy decoration.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Persians, and Lydians, and the Libyans were thy soldiers in thy army: they hung up the buckler and the helmet in thee for thy ornament.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Persians, and the Lydians, and the Libyans were your men of war in your army. They suspended shield and helmet within you for your adornment.

New American Bible
Persia and Lud and Put were warriors in your army; Shield and helmet they hung on you to enhance your splendor.

New Revised Standard Version
Paras and Lud and Put were in your army, your mighty warriors; they hung shield and helmet in you; they gave you splendor.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The Persians, the Lydians, and the men of Put, all valiant men, were in your army; they hung the shields and the helmets in you; they were your glory.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Persians and the Lydians and the Putian men warriors have been in your army. They hung shields and helmets among you, and they were glory for you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, Thy men of war; They hanged the shield and helmet in thee, They set forth thy comeliness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Persians and Lydians and Libyans were in thine army: thy warriors hung in thee shields and helmets; these gave thee thy glory.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Lament for Tyre
9The elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise. 10Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor. 11Men of Arvad and Helech manned your walls all around, and the men of Gammad were in your towers. They hung their shields around your walls; they perfected your beauty.…

Cross References
Isaiah 21:13-17
This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. / Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. / For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. ...

Jeremiah 46:9
Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.

2 Chronicles 12:2-3
In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem / with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites.

1 Kings 10:28-29
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.

2 Samuel 8:5-6
When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 19:6-7
When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire for themselves chariots and horsemen from Aram-naharaim, Aram-maacah, and Zobah. / So they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba while the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and marched out for battle.

Isaiah 22:6
Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield.

Genesis 10:13-14
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, / the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.

Judges 3:13
After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms.

1 Samuel 14:47
After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them.

2 Kings 7:6
For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.”

Acts 8:27
So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship,

Acts 21:38
“Aren’t you the Egyptian who incited a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand members of the Assassins into the wilderness?”

Revelation 18:11-13
And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— / cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves.

Revelation 18:15-17
The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn, / saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! / For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance


Treasury of Scripture

They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in your army, your men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in you; they set forth your comeliness.

Persia

Ezekiel 38:5
Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet:

Daniel 5:28
PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

of Lud

Ezekiel 30:5
Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.

Genesis 10:6,13,22
And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan…

1 Chronicles 1:8,11,17
The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan…

they hanged

Ezekiel 27:11
The men of Arvad with thine army were upon thy walls round about, and the Gammadims were in thy towers: they hanged their shields upon thy walls round about; they have made thy beauty perfect.

Song of Solomon 4:4
Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men.

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26. The great and irrecoverable fall thereof














Men of Persia, Lud, and Put
This phrase highlights the diverse and international nature of the military forces that supported Tyre, a powerful and wealthy city-state. Historically, Persia was a significant empire known for its military prowess and strategic influence. The mention of "Lud" likely refers to the Lydians, an ancient people known for their skills in archery and warfare. "Put" is often associated with the region of Libya in North Africa, known for its warriors. The inclusion of these nations underscores the extensive reach and influence of Tyre, drawing upon the strength and expertise of various peoples to bolster its defenses. This diversity reflects the city's wealth and ability to attract and employ skilled warriors from distant lands.

were your warriors in your army
This phrase emphasizes the role these men played as integral parts of Tyre's military might. The use of "warriors" suggests not just soldiers, but elite fighters, skilled in the art of war. The phrase "in your army" indicates their full integration into Tyre's military structure, suggesting a level of organization and discipline. This reflects the city's strategic importance and its need for a formidable defense force to protect its commercial interests and maintain its status as a leading maritime power.

They hung their shields and helmets in you
The imagery of hanging shields and helmets within the city symbolizes both protection and honor. In ancient times, displaying military equipment was a sign of strength and readiness for battle. It also served as a deterrent to potential aggressors, showcasing the city's preparedness and the valor of its defenders. This act of hanging shields and helmets can also be seen as a form of tribute or allegiance, indicating that these warriors were not merely mercenaries but were committed to the defense and prosperity of Tyre.

they gave you splendor
The presence of these warriors and their equipment contributed to the city's splendor, enhancing its reputation and prestige. The term "splendor" suggests not only physical beauty and wealth but also a sense of glory and honor. The military strength provided by these diverse groups added to Tyre's allure as a powerful and influential city. This splendor was not just in material wealth but in the city's ability to command respect and admiration from surrounding nations, further solidifying its position as a dominant force in the ancient world.

(10) Of Persia and of Lud and of Phut.--Tyre, like most commercial nations, depended chiefly on mercenaries for the rank and file of its army. Persia, more anciently called Elam, was just now rising into prominence. Its soldiers were probably obtained by the Tyrians from their commerce in the Persian Gulf. Lud is not the one mentioned among the children of Shem (Genesis 10:22), but the Ludim (Lydians) of Hamite family, descended from Mizraim (Genesis 10:13). Phut was also an African tribe (Genesis 10:6). Both are repeatedly mentioned on the Egyptian monuments as furnishing mercenaries to the army.

Verse 10. - Persia. The name does not meet us in any Old Testament book before the exile, Elam taking its place. It was just about the time that Ezekiel wrote that the Persians were becoming conspicuous through their alliance with the Modes. So we find it again in Ezekiel 38:5; Daniel 5:28; Daniel 8:20; 2 Chronicles 36:20, 22; Ezra 1:1; Ezra 4:5; Esther 1:3. Here they are named as mercenaries in the Tyrian army. Lud. The LXX. and the Vulgate, led by the similarity of sound, give Lydians. In Genesis 10:13 the Ludim appear as descendants of Mizraim, while Lud in Genesis 10:22 is joined with Elam and Asshur as among the sons of Shem. Its combination with "Phut" (i.e. Libya) here and in Jeremiah 46:9 is in favor of its referring to an African nation (comp. also Ezekiel 30:5; Isaiah 66:19). Phut. Both the LXX. and the Vulgate give Libyans. In Genesis 10:6 the name is joined with Cash and Mizraim. The Lubim (Libyans) are named as forming part of Shishak's army in 2 Chronicles 12:3; 2 Chronicles 16:8, and in Nahum 3:9 and Jeremiah 46:9 as closely allied with the Egyptians. Ezekiel names Phut again as sharing in the fall of Tyre (Ezekiel 30:5), and as serving in the army of Gog (Ezekiel 38:5). Mr. R. S. Peele is inclined to identify them with the Nubians.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Men
אַנְשֵׁ֖י (’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of Persia,
פָּרַ֨ס (pā·ras)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6539: Persia -- a country in west Asia which conquered Babylon

Lydia,
וְל֤וּד (wə·lūḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3865: Lud -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their land

and Put
וּפוּט֙ (ū·p̄ūṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6316: Put -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land

served
הָי֣וּ (hā·yū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

as warriors
מִלְחַמְתֵּ֑ךְ (mil·ḥam·têḵ)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

in your army.
בְחֵילֵ֔ךְ (ḇə·ḥê·lêḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

They hung
תִּלּוּ־ (til·lū-)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8518: To suspend

shields
מָגֵ֤ן (mā·ḡên)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

and helmets
וְכוֹבַע֙ (wə·ḵō·w·ḇa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3553: A helmet

on your walls;
בָ֔ךְ (ḇāḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

they
הֵ֖מָּה (hêm·māh)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

gave
נָתְנ֥וּ (nā·ṯə·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

you splendor.
הֲדָרֵֽךְ׃ (hă·ḏā·rêḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor


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