The princes of the sea; who were lords of the islands in that sea, and who traded with Tyrus, and there were many such; or sea commanders, who, in their wooden world, are so many petty princes; but rather the former, the crowned heads whose kingdoms were so many islands. Come down from their thrones, in token of sadness and condolence. Lay away their robes, as further sign of grief. Put off their broidered garments: this is added also to show how greatly they were affected with sorrow at this sad fall of their ally and friend. Clothe themselves with trembling: this laying aside of their gallantry shall not be in compliment, as now in such cases of condolence, but they shall be heartily afraid of their own concerns, and astonished in the midst of their fears.
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Ezekiel 26:16
16 Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling;c they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee.