The ancients — Old experienced workmen. Gebal — A town of Phoenicia near the sea. The wise men — Skilful in their trades. Were in thee — Who dwelt in Tyre for gain. All the ships — Ships from all parts of the sea, full of mariners, not only to manage the ships at sea, but to offer their service to the Tyrians for bringing in, or carrying out their wares.
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Ezekiel 27:9
9 The ancients of Gebal and the wise men thereof were in thee thy calkers:f all the ships of the sea with their mariners were in thee to occupy thy merchandise.