Ezekiel 27:20
New International Version
“’Dedan traded in saddle blankets with you.

New Living Translation
“Dedan sent merchants to trade their expensive saddle blankets with you.

English Standard Version
Dedan traded with you in saddlecloths for riding.

Berean Standard Bible
Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

Berean Literal Bible
Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

King James Bible
Dedan was thy merchant in precious clothes for chariots.

New King James Version
Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

New American Standard Bible
Dedan traded with you in saddlecloths for riding.

NASB 1995
“Dedan traded with you in saddlecloths for riding.

NASB 1977
“Dedan traded with you in saddlecloths for riding.

Legacy Standard Bible
Dedan traded with you in saddlecloths for riding.

Amplified Bible
Dedan traded with you in saddle blankets for riding.

Berean Annotated Bible
Dedan (low country) was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

Christian Standard Bible
Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

American Standard Version
Dedan was thy trafficker in precious cloths for riding.

Contemporary English Version
The people of Dedan supplied you with saddle blankets,

English Revised Version
Dedan was thy trafficker in precious cloths for riding.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Dedan traded saddle blankets with you.

Good News Translation
The people of Dedan traded saddle blankets for your goods.

International Standard Version
"Dedan traded with you, exchanging riding blankets.

NET Bible
Dedan was your client in saddlecloths for riding.

New Heart English Bible
Dedan was your trafficker in precious cloths for riding.

Webster's Bible Translation
Dedan was thy merchant in precious clothes for chariots.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

World English Bible
“‘“Dedan was your merchant in precious saddle blankets for riding.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Dedan [is] your merchant, "" For clothes of freedom for riding.

Berean Literal Bible
Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.

Young's Literal Translation
Dedan is thy merchant, For clothes of freedom for riding.

Smith's Literal Translation
Dedan thy merchant, garments of spreading out for the chariot.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The men of Dedan were thy merchants in tapestry for seats.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The men of Dedan were your peddlers of tapestries used as seats.

New American Bible
Dedan traded with you for riding gear.

New Revised Standard Version
Dedan traded with you in saddlecloths for riding.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Deran was your market place; her merchants brought you the choicest cattle.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Daran in the place of your merchandise brought you an abundance of the best cattle
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Dedan was thy trafficker in precious cloths for riding.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The people of Daedan were thy merchants, with choice cattle for chariots.

Additional Translations ...



Context
A Lament for Tyre
19and casks of wine from Izal for your wares. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were exchanged for your merchandise. 20Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding. 21Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.…

Cross References
Dedan was your merchant

Ezekiel 38:13
Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’

Isaiah 21:13
This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites.
in saddlecloths for riding.

2 Kings 9:13
Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”

Esther 6:8
have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head.

Songs 3:10
He has made its posts of silver, its base of gold, its seat of purple fabric. Its interior is inlaid with love by the daughters of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 3:18-23
In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents; / their pendants, bracelets, and veils; / their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; …

Revelation 18:11-13
And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— / cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves.

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.

Jeremiah 10:9
Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz—the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.

Genesis 37:25
And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt.

2 Chronicles 9:28
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.

Isaiah 60:6-7
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.

Revelation 17:4
The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.

Job 28:15-19
It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. / It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. …

1 Timothy 2:9-10
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

Ezekiel 16:10-13
I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk. / I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. …


Treasury of Scripture

Dedan was your merchant in precious clothes for chariots.

Dedan

Ezekiel 27:15
The men of Dedan were thy merchants; many isles were the merchandise of thine hand: they brought thee for a present horns of ivory and ebony.

Genesis 25:3
And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.

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Ezekiel 27
1. The riches and commerce of Tyrus
26. The great and irrecoverable fall thereof












Dedan was your merchant

Dedan, a trading people of northern Arabia, supplied Tyre through caravan routes that linked the Arabian Peninsula with the Mediterranean coast. Their participation reflects Tyre’s reach into distant regions and its dependence on foreign goods.

Ezk 38:13 Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish will ask,…
Isa 21:13 This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia…

in saddlecloths for riding.

These finely made coverings for horses or camels were valuable trade goods, suited to wealthy travelers, officials, and merchants. Their sale in Tyre illustrates the city’s market for luxury items and the broad commerce that supported its prosperity.

2Ki 9:13 Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu…
Est 6:8 have them bring a robe that the king himself has worn…
Sng 3:10 He has made its posts of silver, its base of gold…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezekiel
A prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic actions.

2. Dedan
An ancient trading people, likely located in the Arabian Peninsula. They were known for their commerce and trade, particularly in luxury goods.

3. Tyre
A prominent ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth and trade. Ezekiel 27 is a lamentation over Tyre's downfall, highlighting its extensive trade network.

4. Saddlecloths
These were luxury items used in riding, indicating wealth and status. They were part of the trade goods exchanged by Dedan.

5. Trade and Commerce
The broader context of Ezekiel 27 is a detailed account of Tyre's extensive trade network, showcasing the city's economic power and eventual downfall due to pride and reliance on wealth.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Pride in Wealth
Tyre's downfall serves as a warning against placing trust in material wealth and economic power. Christians are reminded to place their trust in God rather than in worldly riches.

The Transience of Earthly Riches
The trade of luxury items like saddlecloths highlights the temporary nature of material wealth. Believers are encouraged to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.

The Importance of Humility
Dedan's role as a merchant underscores the importance of humility in business and trade. Christians are called to conduct their affairs with integrity and humility, recognizing God's sovereignty over all.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
The prophecy against Tyre illustrates God's control over nations and economies. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is sovereign over all aspects of life, including economic systems.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 27:20?

2. How does Ezekiel 27:20 illustrate the importance of trade in biblical times?

3. What can we learn from Ezekiel 27:20 about God's provision through commerce?

4. How does Ezekiel 27:20 connect with Proverbs on wise stewardship of resources?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 27:20 in today's economy?

6. What does Ezekiel 27:20 teach about the diversity of God's creation?

7. What is the significance of Ezekiel 27:20 in the context of Tyre's trade network?

8. How does Ezekiel 27:20 reflect the economic practices of ancient civilizations?

9. What does Ezekiel 27:20 reveal about the cultural exchanges in the ancient Near East?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 27?


(20) Dedan.--See note on Ezekiel 27:15. "Precious clothes," literally, clothes of spreading, by which saddlecloths are probably meant.

Verse 20. - Dedan (see Ver. 15). Here probably we have another portion of the same race. The precious clothes for riding (Revised Version) were probably of the nature of the carpets used then as now as saddle-cloths - the ephippia of the Greeks - in Persia and other parts of Asia. Compare "ye that sit on rich carpels," in Judges 5:10 (Revised Version). So the Vulgate, tapetibus ad sedendum. The LXX. gives κτήνη ἔκλετα, as though it referred to horses.

Ezekiel 27:20 spotlights Dedan, an Arabian trading tribe, supplying Tyre with finely crafted saddlecloths. The verse illustrates the breadth of Tyre’s commerce, the real historical connections among nations, and God’s awareness of every economic transaction. It warns against trusting in wealth while encouraging faithful stewardship and reminding us that all trade ultimately serves God’s overarching purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Dedan
דְּדָן֙ (də·ḏān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1719: Dedan -- a descendant of Ham, also a descendant of Abraham

was your merchant
רֹֽכַלְתֵּ֔ךְ (rō·ḵal·têḵ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 7402: To travel for, trading

in saddlecloths
בְבִגְדֵי־ (ḇə·ḇiḡ·ḏê-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

for riding.
לְרִכְבָּֽה׃ (lə·riḵ·bāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7396: (act of) riding


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