Ezekiel 27:23
New International Version
“’Harran, Kanneh and Eden and merchants of Sheba, Ashur and Kilmad traded with you.

New Living Translation
“Haran, Canneh, Eden, Sheba, Asshur, and Kilmad came with their merchandise, too.

English Standard Version
Haran, Canneh, Eden, traders of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.

Berean Standard Bible
Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, and so did the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad.

King James Bible
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.

New King James Version
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Assyria, and Chilmad were your merchants.

New American Standard Bible
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.

NASB 1995
“Haran, Canneh, Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad traded with you.

NASB 1977
“Haran, Canneh, Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.

Amplified Bible
Haran and Canneh and Eden [in Mesopotamia], the merchants of Sheba [on the Euphrates], Asshur and Chilmad traded with you.

Christian Standard Bible
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.

American Standard Version
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were thy traffickers.

Contemporary English Version
You also did business with merchants from the cities of Haran, Canneh, Eden, Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad,

English Revised Version
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad were they traffickers.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the merchants from Sheba, Assyria, and Kilmad traded with you.

Good News Translation
The cities of Haran, Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, the cities of Asshur and Chilmad--they all traded with you.

International Standard Version
Haran, Canneh, Eden, merchants from Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad did business with you,

Majority Standard Bible
Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, and so did the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad.

NET Bible
Haran, Kanneh, Eden, merchants from Sheba, Asshur, and Kilmad were your clients.

New Heart English Bible
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were your traffickers.

Webster's Bible Translation
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.

World English Bible
“‘“Haran, Canneh, Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were your traders.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, merchants of Sheba, Asshur—Chilmad—[are] your merchants,

Young's Literal Translation
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, merchants of Sheba, Asshur -- Chilmad -- are thy merchants,

Smith's Literal Translation
Haran and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Assur, and Chilmad, thy merchants.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Haran, and Chene, and Eden were thy merchants; Saba, Assur, and Chelmad sold to thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden were your merchants. Sheba, Assur, and Chilmad were your sellers.

New American Bible
Haran, Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad,

New Revised Standard Version
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the merchants of Sheba and Assyria, were your merchants.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Kharan and Caneh and Eden, the Merchants of Sheba and Assyria were in the place of your trade
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur was as thine apprentice in traffic.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Charra, and Chanaa, these were thy merchants: Assur, and Charman, were thy merchants:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Lament for Tyre
22The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones. 23Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, and so did the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad. 24In your marketplace they traded with you fine garments of blue, embroidered work, and multicolored rugs with cords tightly twisted and knotted.…

Cross References
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.

Isaiah 23:8
Who planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose traders are princes, whose merchants are renowned on the earth?

Jeremiah 25:24
all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed tribes who dwell in the desert;

1 Kings 10:15
not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.

Isaiah 47:15
This is what they are to you—those with whom you have labored and traded from youth—each one strays in his own direction; not one of them can save you.

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

Isaiah 13:20
She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there.

Jeremiah 50:37
A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.

Revelation 18:3
All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.”

Isaiah 21:13
This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites.

Jeremiah 49:7
Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?

Ezekiel 38:13
Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’

Isaiah 60:6
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Jeremiah 9:26
Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab, and all the inhabitants of the desert who clip the hair of their temples. For all these nations are uncircumcised, and the whole house of Israel is uncircumcised in heart.”

Revelation 18:19
Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.”


Treasury of Scripture

Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were your merchants.

Haran

Genesis 11:31,32
And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there…

Genesis 12:4
So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.

2 Kings 19:12
Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed; as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Thelasar?

Charran.

Genesis 10:10,22
And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar…

Calneh

Isaiah 10:9
Is not Calno as Carchemish? is not Hamath as Arpad? is not Samaria as Damascus?

Calno

Amos 6:2
Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?

Eden

Genesis 2:8
And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

Amos 1:5
I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD.

Sheba

Genesis 25:3
And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.

Job 1:15
And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

Asshur

Genesis 32:22
And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.

Numbers 24:22
Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.

Psalm 83:8
Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.

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Haran
This city, located in Mesopotamia, is historically significant as the place where Abraham's family settled after leaving Ur (Genesis 11:31). Haran was a major trade center, strategically positioned on the trade routes between the east and west. Its mention here underscores the extensive reach of Tyre's trade network, symbolizing the city's wealth and influence. The Hebrew root for Haran suggests a "crossroad" or "junction," reflecting its role as a pivotal trading hub.

Canneh
Often identified with Calneh, a city mentioned in Genesis 10:10 as part of Nimrod's kingdom, Canneh was likely a significant commercial center. Its inclusion in this list highlights the diversity and breadth of Tyre's trading partners. The name Canneh may derive from a root meaning "reed" or "stalk," possibly indicating a fertile area conducive to trade and agriculture.

Eden
While Eden is famously known as the location of the Garden of Eden, in this context, it likely refers to a region or settlement known for its prosperity and abundance. The Hebrew word "Eden" means "delight" or "pleasure," suggesting a place of great wealth and resources, fitting for a trading partner of Tyre.

the merchants of Sheba
Sheba, often associated with the Sabaeans of southern Arabia, was renowned for its wealth, particularly in spices, gold, and precious stones. The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon (1 Kings 10) exemplifies the region's affluence and its role in ancient trade. The merchants of Sheba symbolize the luxurious and exotic goods that flowed into Tyre, enhancing its status as a commercial powerhouse.

Asshur
Asshur, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, was a dominant force in the ancient Near East. Known for its military prowess and extensive trade networks, Asshur's inclusion signifies the political and economic connections Tyre maintained. The name Asshur is linked to the Assyrian god of the same name, reflecting the city's cultural and religious significance.

Chilmad
This location is less well-known, with limited historical references, but it is believed to be a trading partner in the region of Mesopotamia. The mention of Chilmad, alongside more prominent cities, suggests that Tyre's trade network extended even to lesser-known areas, emphasizing its comprehensive reach. The name Chilmad may derive from a root meaning "to bind" or "to join," indicating a place of alliance or partnership in trade.

traded with you
This phrase encapsulates the central theme of the verse, highlighting the extensive and diverse trade relationships that Tyre enjoyed. The Hebrew root for "traded" conveys the idea of exchange and commerce, underscoring the mutual benefits and interdependence between Tyre and its partners. This trade not only brought wealth but also cultural exchange, contributing to Tyre's reputation as a cosmopolitan center.

(23) Haran, and Canneh, and Eden.--The description now turns from Arabia to the Tyrian trade with Mesopotamia. Haran, important in the story of Abraham (Genesis 11:31-32; Genesis 12:4), the Charrae of the Romans, was in north-western Mesopotamia, at the junction of two great caravan routes, the one along the Tigris, the other along the Euphrates. Canneh, a contraction for the Calneh of Genesis 10:10, was the most important commercial city on the former, and was later known as Ctesiphon. Eden was an unknown town on the Euphrates (2Kings 19:12; Isaiah 37:12), and is to be distinguished from the Syrian Eden.

Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad.--Sheba is still the same Sheba before mentioned; for Pliny (Hist. Nat., xii. 40) says that the Sab?ans brought their goods from the spice country to Carrhae, where they held markets, and went thence to Syria and Ph?nicia. They were, therefore, traders between Mesopotamia and Ph?nicia. Asshur is here not the country of Assyria, but the commercial city Sura (modern Essurieh), on the banks of the Euphrates, above Thapsacus. Chilmad is supposed to be the Charmande of Xenophon (Anab., i. 5, 10), "a great city beyond the Euphrates, in the neighbourhood of the desert." Others identify it with Kalwada, near Bagdad. It is mentioned only here. . . .

Verse 23. - Haran and Canaeh, etc. From Arabia we pass to Mesopotamia. Haran (Genesis 11:31) stands for the Carrhae of the Romans, situated at the point where the old military and commercial roads bifurcated Cowards Babylon and the Delta of the Persian Gulf in the one direction, and Canaan in the other. It appears in Genesis 24:10 and Genesis 29:4 as the city of Nahor, in Mesopotamia (Aram-Naharaim, equivalent to "Syria of the two rivers"), or, more definitely, in Parian-Atom, which lies below Mount Masius, between the Khabour and the Euphrates. It is famous in Roman history for the defeat of Crassus by the Parthians. Caaneh. The eastern of the two roads just mentioned ran on to Calneh (of which Cauneh is a variant), named in Genesis 10:10 as one of the cities built by Nimrod. It is probably represented by the modern Niffer, about sixty miles southeast of Babylon. It is named in Isaiah 10:9 in connection with Carehemish, in Amos 6:2 with Hamath the great, as conquered by the Assyrians. It has been conjecturally identified by the Targum and other ancient writers with Ctesiphon, but (?). Eden; spelt differently in the Hebrew from the Eden of Genesis 2:8. It is probably identical with the Eden near Thelassar (Td. Assar) of Isaiah 37:12 and 2 Kings 19:12, where, as here, it is connected with Haran as among the Assyrian conquests. Its site has not been determined, and it has been placed by some geographers in the hill-country above the Upper Mesopetamian plains; by others near the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates. The position of the Eden of Amos 1:5, near Damascus, points to a Syrian town of the same name. The merchants of Sheba. The recurrence of the name after the full mention of the people in Ver. 22 arises probably from the fact that they were the carriers in the commerce between the Mesopotamian cities just named and Tyre. Asshur. The name may stand (Smend), as it commonly does, for Assyria as a country; but its juxtaposition with the names of cities has led some geographers (Movers, p. 252, in Keil) to identify with a city Sum (Essurieh) on the west bank of the Euphrates, above Thapsacus (the Tiphsah of 1 Kings 4:24), and on the caravan-route which runs from Palmyra (the Tadmor of 2 Chronicles 8:4) to Haran. Chilmad. The name is not found elsewhere. The LXX. gives Charman, a town near the Euphrates, mentioned in Xenophon, 'Anab.,' 1:5. 10, as Charmaude. It can scarcely have been a place of much general note, but may have had some special reputation which made it prominent in Tyrian commerce.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Haran,
חָרָ֤ן (ḥā·rān)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2771: Haran -- 'crossroads', a city in northern Mesopotamia

Canneh,
וְכַנֵּה֙ (wə·ḵan·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3656: Canneh -- probably a place in Babylon

and Eden,
וָעֶ֔דֶן (wā·‘e·ḏen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5729: Eden -- a territory conquered by Assyr

and the merchants
רֹכְלֵ֖י (rō·ḵə·lê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7402: To travel for, trading

of Sheba,
שְׁבָ֑א (šə·ḇā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7614: Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah

Asshur,
אַשּׁ֖וּר (’aš·šūr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 804: Ashshur

and Chilmad
כִּלְמַ֥ד (kil·maḏ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3638: Chilmad -- a place of uncertain location

traded with you.
רֹכַלְתֵּֽךְ׃ (rō·ḵal·têḵ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 7402: To travel for, trading


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