It will come to pass in that day that Tyre will be forgotten seventy years, according to the days of one king. After the end of seventy years it will be to Tyre like in the song of the prostitute.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 15. King Nabuchodonosor, whose two sons reigned but a short time. The captivity of the people of God began also A. 3398, and ended A. 3468, the first of Cyrus.—Harlot. She shall be re-established, ( Calmet.) and shall invite people to her markets. Sanchez.—Before Cyrus, she had kings, but they were of small power. The city was become very rich, and well fortified, when Alexander was stopped by it for seven months. See Ezekiel 26:14. Calmet.—Tyre had rejoiced at the misfortunes of the Hebrews, and was punished by the like captivity. Worthington.