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2250 BC - Yes, date unknown
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SIDON |
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city |
| Birth |
2250 BC |
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Zidon |
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9FEC07A22DA3DA489B0AE76AC2F14D6F8B07 |
| Death |
Yes, date unknown |
| Notes |
- Place name meaning, hunting, Phoenician city located on the coastal plain between the mountains of Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea (Gen 10:19). Sidon and Tyre were ancient cities, having been founded long before the Israelites entered the land of Canaan. Extra biblical sources first mention Sidon before 2000 B.C. and Tyre just after 2000 B.C. While Sidon seems to have been the most dominant of the two cities during the early part of their histories, Tyre assumed this role in the latter times. Both cities were known for their maritime exploits and as centers of trade. One of Tyre’s most coveted exports was purple dye. Joshua could not conquer the territory (Josh 13:3-4).
Israel had relations with the two cities, but especially with Tyre. David employed Tyrian stonemasons and carpenters and used cedars from that area in building a palace (2 Sam 5:11). The construction of the Temple in Jerusalem during Solomon’s reign depended heavily on the materials and craftsmen from Tyre. About 870 B.C., Ahab married Jezebel, the daughter of the Phoenician king, bringing Baal worship to Israel’s court. Ezekiel (Ezek 28) characterizes the king of Tyre as the ultimate example of pride.
Under Roman rule, the two cities were important ports of trade, but they did not enjoy the dominance they previously held. Jesus spent time in Tyre and Sidon and in contrast to the prophets’ attitude toward the cities, He contrasted them with the Jews as examples of faith (Matt 11:20-22). Paul spent seven days in Tyre after his third missionary journey (Acts 21:3-4).
zidon (19)
Gen 49:13, Josh 11:8, Josh 19:28, Judg 1:31, Judg 10:6, Judg 18:28, 2 Sam 24:6, 1 Kin 17:9, Isa 23:2, Isa 23:4, Isa 23:12, Jer 25:22, Jer 47:3-4 (2), Ezek 27:8, Ezek 28:21-22 (2), Joel 3:4, Zech 9:2
sidon (14)
Gen 10:19, Matt 11:21-22 (2), Matt 15:21, Mark 3:8, Mark 7:24, Mark 7:31, Luke 4:26, Luke 6:17, Luke 10:13-14 (2), Acts 12:20, Acts 27:3
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| Person ID |
I373 |
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| Last Modified |
17 Apr 2012 |
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