New International Version “’Men of Persia, Lydia and Put served as soldiers in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls, bringing you splendor. New Living Translation “Men from distant Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your great army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls, giving you great honor. English Standard Version “Persia and Lud and Put were in your army as your men of war. They hung the shield and helmet in you; they gave you splendor. Berean Standard Bible Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor. Berean Literal Bible Persia and Lydia and Libya were in your force, as men of war for you; shield and helmet they hung within you—they gave splendor to you. King James Bible They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness. New King James Version “Those from Persia, Lydia, and Libya Were in your army as men of war; They hung shield and helmet in you; They gave splendor to you. New American Standard Bible “Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung up shield and helmet on you; they presented your splendor. NASB 1995 “Persia and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung shield and helmet in you; they set forth your splendor. NASB 1977 “Persia and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung shield and helmet in you; they set forth your splendor. Legacy Standard Bible “Persia and Lud and Put were in your military force, your men of war. They hung shield and helmet in you; they set forth your majesty. Amplified Bible “Persia and Lud and Put (Libya) were in your army as your men of war. They hung the shield and the helmet on you; they gave you splendor. Berean Annotated Bible Men of Persia (pure / splendid), Lydia (strife), and Put (a bow) served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor. Christian Standard Bible Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, serving as your warriors. They hung shields and helmets in you; they gave you splendor. Holman Christian Standard Bible Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, serving as your warriors. They hung shields and helmets in you; they gave you splendor. American Standard Version Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness. Contemporary English Version Brave soldiers from Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your navy, protecting you with shields and helmets, and making you famous. English Revised Version Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness. GOD'S WORD® Translation People from Persia, Lud, and Put were soldiers in your army. They hung their shields and helmets inside you. Their victories made you look good. Good News Translation "Soldiers from Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your army. They hung their shields and their helmets in your barracks. They are the men who won glory for you. International Standard Version "Soldiers from Persia, Lud, and Libya, served in your army. They were your mighty soldiers. Their helmets and shields adorned your barracks walls, and they won battle decorations for you. NET Bible Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, men of war. They hung shield and helmet on you; they gave you your splendor. New Heart English Bible Persia and Lud and Put were in your army, your men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in you; they set forth your comeliness. Webster's Bible Translation They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thy army, thy military men: they hung the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMen of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor. World English Bible “‘“Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, your men of war. They hung the shield and helmet in you. They showed your beauty. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPersia and Lud and Phut "" Have been in your forces—your men of war. They hung up shield and helmet in you, "" They have given out your honor. Berean Literal Bible Persia and Lydia and Libya were in your force, as men of war for you; shield and helmet they hung within you—they gave splendor to you. Young's Literal Translation Persian and Lud and Phut Have been in thy forces -- thy men of war. Shield and helmet they hung up in thee, They -- they have given out thine honour. Smith's Literal Translation Persia and Lud and Phut were in thy strength, thy men of war: hung the shield and helmet in thee; they gave thy decoration. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Persians, and Lydians, and the Libyans were thy soldiers in thy army: they hung up the buckler and the helmet in thee for thy ornament. Catholic Public Domain Version The Persians, and the Lydians, and the Libyans were your men of war in your army. They suspended shield and helmet within you for your adornment. New American Bible Persia and Lud and Put were warriors in your army; Shield and helmet they hung on you to enhance your splendor. New Revised Standard Version Paras and Lud and Put were in your army, your mighty warriors; they hung shield and helmet in you; they gave you splendor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Persians, the Lydians, and the men of Put, all valiant men, were in your army; they hung the shields and the helmets in you; they were your glory. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Persians and the Lydians and the Putian men warriors have been in your army. They hung shields and helmets among you, and they were glory for you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, Thy men of war; They hanged the shield and helmet in thee, They set forth thy comeliness. Brenton Septuagint Translation Persians and Lydians and Libyans were in thine army: thy warriors hung in thee shields and helmets; these gave thee thy glory. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Lament for Tyre…9The elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise. 10Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor. 11Men of Arvad and Helech manned your walls all around, and the men of Gammad were in your towers. They hung their shields around your walls; they perfected your beauty.… Cross References Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. Jeremiah 46:9 Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow. Ezekiel 30:5 Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword. Ezekiel 38:5 Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets, They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; Songs 4:4 Your neck is like the tower of David, built with rows of stones; on it hang a thousand shields, all of them shields of warriors. 1 Kings 10:16-17 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 2 Chronicles 9:15-16 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. they gave you splendor. Ezekiel 16:13-14 So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen. / Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 28:17 Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings. Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 21:13-17 This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. / Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. / For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. … 2 Chronicles 12:2-3 In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem / with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites. 1 Kings 10:28-29 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. 2 Samuel 8:5-6 When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 1 Chronicles 19:6-7 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire for themselves chariots and horsemen from Aram-naharaim, Aram-maacah, and Zobah. / So they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba while the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and marched out for battle. Isaiah 22:6 Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield. Genesis 10:13-14 Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, / the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. Treasury of Scripture They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in your army, your men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in you; they set forth your comeliness. Persia Ezekiel 38:5 Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet: Daniel 5:28 PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians. of Lud Ezekiel 30:5 Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword. Genesis 10:6,13,22 And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan… 1 Chronicles 1:8,11,17 The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan… they hanged Ezekiel 27:11 The men of Arvad with thine army were upon thy walls round about, and the Gammadims were in thy towers: they hanged their shields upon thy walls round about; they have made thy beauty perfect. Song of Solomon 4:4 Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men. Jump to Previous Army Body-Covers Cush Forces Forth Glory Hanged Hanging Head-Dresses Helmet Helmets Honour Hung Lud Military Persia Persian Phut Served Shield Shields Soldiers Splendor Splendour Walls WarJump to Next Army Body-Covers Cush Forces Forth Glory Hanged Hanging Head-Dresses Helmet Helmets Honour Hung Lud Military Persia Persian Phut Served Shield Shields Soldiers Splendor Splendour Walls WarEzekiel 27 1. The riches and commerce of Tyrus26. The great and irrecoverable fall thereof Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. Tyre reinforced its defenses with soldiers from distant lands, including Persia, Lydia in Asia Minor, and Put in North Africa. Their presence reveals the city’s far-reaching commercial ties and its dependence on foreign military support. Jer 46:9 Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots!… They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; The weapons displayed on Tyre’s walls testified to its defensive strength and the reputation of the warriors in its service. They also proclaimed the city’s wealth, influence, and readiness to resist attack. Sng 4:4 Your neck is like the tower of David… they gave you splendor. Tyre’s military alliances added to the grandeur of a city already renowned for trade and prosperity. Yet the glory created by wealth, defenses, and foreign support could not preserve Tyre from the judgment announced by the Lord. Ezk 16:13-14 So you were adorned with gold and silver,… Persons / Places / Events 1. PersiaAn ancient empire located in what is now Iran. Known for its powerful military and significant influence in the ancient Near East. 2. Lud Likely referring to a people or region in Asia Minor, possibly Lydia, known for their skilled warriors. 3. Put Generally identified with a region in North Africa, possibly Libya, known for its warriors and mercenaries. 4. Warriors These were the soldiers from various nations who served in the army of Tyre, contributing to its military strength and prestige. 5. Tyre A prominent ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth, trade, and strong fortifications. The city is the subject of Ezekiel's lament in this chapter. Teaching Points The Diversity of God's CreationThe inclusion of various nations in Tyre's army reflects the diversity of God's creation. Each nation brought unique strengths and skills, reminding us of the value of diversity within the body of Christ. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Splendor Tyre's reliance on foreign warriors for splendor and strength serves as a reminder that earthly glory is temporary. True and lasting splendor comes from God alone. The Role of Nations in God's Plan The mention of these nations shows that God uses all peoples and nations to fulfill His purposes. We should be open to how God might use diverse groups to accomplish His will today. The Danger of Pride and Self-Reliance Tyre's pride in its military might and alliances ultimately led to its downfall. This warns us against placing our trust in human strength rather than in God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 27:10?2. How does Ezekiel 27:10 illustrate the importance of alliances in spiritual battles? 3. What can we learn from Tyre's reliance on foreign warriors in Ezekiel 27:10? 4. How does Ezekiel 27:10 connect with Ephesians 6:12 about spiritual warfare? 5. How can we apply the lesson of misplaced trust from Ezekiel 27:10 today? 6. What does Ezekiel 27:10 teach about the dangers of relying on worldly strength? 7. What historical evidence supports the presence of mercenaries in Ezekiel 27:10? 8. How does Ezekiel 27:10 reflect the geopolitical landscape of ancient Tyre? 9. Why are Persia, Lud, and Put specifically mentioned in Ezekiel 27:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 27? (10) Of Persia and of Lud and of Phut.--Tyre, like most commercial nations, depended chiefly on mercenaries for the rank and file of its army. Persia, more anciently called Elam, was just now rising into prominence. Its soldiers were probably obtained by the Tyrians from their commerce in the Persian Gulf. Lud is not the one mentioned among the children of Shem (Genesis 10:22), but the Ludim (Lydians) of Hamite family, descended from Mizraim (Genesis 10:13). Phut was also an African tribe (Genesis 10:6). Both are repeatedly mentioned on the Egyptian monuments as furnishing mercenaries to the army.Verse 10. - Persia. The name does not meet us in any Old Testament book before the exile, Elam taking its place. It was just about the time that Ezekiel wrote that the Persians were becoming conspicuous through their alliance with the Modes. So we find it again in Ezekiel 38:5; Daniel 5:28; Daniel 8:20; 2 Chronicles 36:20, 22; Ezra 1:1; Ezra 4:5; Esther 1:3. Here they are named as mercenaries in the Tyrian army. Lud. The LXX. and the Vulgate, led by the similarity of sound, give Lydians. In Genesis 10:13 the Ludim appear as descendants of Mizraim, while Lud in Genesis 10:22 is joined with Elam and Asshur as among the sons of Shem. Its combination with "Phut" (i.e. Libya) here and in Jeremiah 46:9 is in favor of its referring to an African nation (comp. also Ezekiel 30:5; Isaiah 66:19). Phut. Both the LXX. and the Vulgate give Libyans. In Genesis 10:6 the name is joined with Cash and Mizraim. The Lubim (Libyans) are named as forming part of Shishak's army in 2 Chronicles 12:3; 2 Chronicles 16:8, and in Nahum 3:9 and Jeremiah 46:9 as closely allied with the Egyptians. Ezekiel names Phut again as sharing in the fall of Tyre (Ezekiel 30:5), and as serving in the army of Gog (Ezekiel 38:5). Mr. R. S. Peele is inclined to identify them with the Nubians. Ezekiel 27:10 literally recounts Tyre’s recruitment of Persia, Lydia, and Put as elite soldiers whose proudly displayed armor added to the city’s glittering reputation. While the detail underscores Tyre’s global reach, it also exposes the city’s misplaced trust in human power and outward splendor. God’s record of these facts reminds us that every alliance, trophy, and source of earthly pride will fall before His sovereign judgment, urging believers today to rely wholly on Him rather than on the impressive walls of worldly strength. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Menאַנְשֵׁ֖י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of Persia, פָּרַ֨ס (pā·ras) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6539: Persia -- a country in west Asia which conquered Babylon Lydia, וְל֤וּד (wə·lūḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3865: Lud -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their land and Put וּפוּט֙ (ū·p̄ūṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6316: Put -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land served הָי֣וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be as warriors מִלְחַמְתֵּ֑ךְ (mil·ḥam·têḵ) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war in your army. בְחֵילֵ֔ךְ (ḇə·ḥê·lêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength They hung תִּלּוּ־ (til·lū-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8518: To suspend shields מָגֵ֤ן (mā·ḡên) Noun - common singular Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile and helmets וְכוֹבַע֙ (wə·ḵō·w·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3553: A helmet on your walls; בָ֔ךְ (ḇāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew they הֵ֖מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They gave נָתְנ֥וּ (nā·ṯə·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you splendor. הֲדָרֵֽךְ׃ (hă·ḏā·rêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor Additonal Resources Ezekiel 27:10 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 27:10 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 27:10 Bible.com Ezekiel 27:10 NIV |
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