Ezekiel 27
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Ezekiel 27:13-25

13Merchants from Greece, Tubal, and Meshech brought slaves and articles of bronze to trade with you.

14“From Beth-togarmah came riding horses, chariot horses, and mules, all in exchange for your goods.

15Merchants came to you from Dedan. Numerous coastlands were your captive markets; they brought payment in ivory tusks and ebony wood.

16“Syria sent merchants to buy your rich variety of goods. They traded turquoise, purple dyes, embroidery, fine linen, and jewelry of coral and rubies.

17Judah and Israel traded for your wares, offering wheat from Minnith, figs, honey, olive oil, and balm.

18“Damascus sent merchants to buy your rich variety of goods, bringing wine from Helbon and white wool from Zahar.

19Greeks from Uzal came to trade for your merchandise. Wrought iron, cassia, and fragrant calamus were bartered for your wares.

20“Dedan sent merchants to trade their expensive saddle blankets with you.

21The Arabians and the princes of Kedar sent merchants to trade lambs and rams and male goats in exchange for your goods.

22The merchants of Sheba and Raamah came with all kinds of spices, jewels, and gold in exchange for your wares.

23“Haran, Canneh, Eden, Sheba, Asshur, and Kilmad came with their merchandise, too.

24They brought choice fabrics to trade—blue cloth, embroidery, and multicolored carpets rolled up and bound with cords.

25The ships of Tarshish were your ocean caravans. Your island warehouse was filled to the brim!

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