Tyre, Tyrians

Definition

Tyre was an ancient Canaanite city located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in a region that is now part of the modern-day country of Lebanon. Its people were called “Tyrians.”

• Part of the city was located on an island in the sea, about one kilometer from the mainland.
• Because of its location and its valuable natural resources, such as cedar trees, Tyre had a prosperous trading industry and was very wealthy.
• King Hiram of Tyre sent wood from cedar trees and skilled laborers to help build a palace for King David.
• Years later, Hiram also sent King Solomon wood and skilled laborers to help build the temple. Solomon paid him with large amounts of wheat and olive oil.
• Tyre was often associated with the nearby ancient city of Sidon. These were the most important cities of the region of Canaan called Phoenicia.

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(See also: Canaan, cedar, Israel, the sea, Phoenicia, Sidon)

Bible References

• Acts 12:20
• Mark 3:7-8
• Matthew 11:22
• Matthew 15:22

Word Data

• Strong’s: H6865, H6876, G51830, G51840