They traded in animals also, horses, mules, lambs, rams and goats, and, what is less to their credit, in the persons of men (Ezekiel 27:13). Their presence in the land was a strong threat to the purity of Israels religion and morality. Sidon, with the other towns, eventually became independent of Egypt, and she retained the hegemony of the southern towns and perhaps added Dor, claimed by the Philistines, to her dominion. PHENICIA (pron. The word itself may be related to the purple dye of the shellfish, or the merchant class that traded in the material. Commerce and Trade:Trade was the very life of Phoenicia. He is the author of Introducing Biblical Hebrew and Grammar, Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus, Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposit More. Jesus was trying to control the timing of things. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain you.". This map shows the cities known as Tyre and Sidon in the land of Phoenicia near ancient Israel. They occupied Utica first, probably in the 12th century B.C., and others in the same region until in the 9th century. It perhaps looked upon the advance of Alexander with content as its avenger. The Colonies3. Mark 7:31 Again he departed from the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the region of Decapolis. These plains furnished only a portion of the food needed by the inhabitants who were more or less dependent on their neighbors for it (1 Kings 5:11 Acts 12:20).The rivers of Phoenicia are comparatively short and small; the Litany rises in the Buka', between Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon, and finds its way in a deep and narrow gorge between Lebanon and Mt. It ends in Canada. It had weakened tremendously by the time of the conquest, but still provided a formidable military challenge for Joshua and then later the Judges. Paul, on his way to Rome, was permitted to visit some friends at Sidon (Acts 27:3). Mark gives us a little more information in some areas. In the short saying the Jews are the children and the Gentiles are the dogs. The children get fed first. Also the sounds of "y" and "w" are unrepresented. It [gentile] depending on context can be referred to in scripture as [Strongs 1495] meaning idol worshipper Interestingly the woman is challenged by Yeshua when he tells her "I was sent for the lost sheep of the house of Israel", she asked again and Yeshua said, "it is not right to take the childrens bread and throw it to the dogs. He is Baal, "lord" or "master"; Baal-samin, "lord of heaven"; Eliun, "supreme," etc. Great Carthage was founded, which was destined to become the richest and most powerful of all and the dreaded rival of Rome. 26 He replied, It is not right to take the childrens bread and toss it to their dogs. 27 Yes, Lord, she said, but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table.. These ships were impelled both by sails and oars, as we know from illustrations upon the coins.SeeCOINS.6. Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.. Joshua 11:8 Your trip begins in the state of Texas. Joel 3:4 "Yes, and what are you to me, Tyre, and Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Extrabiblical sources first mention Sidon StudyLght.org. Stack Exchange network consists of 181 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers. Trade was essential to them, and they sought outlets for it by sea and land. The prophet Ezekiel has given us a remarkable catalogue of the wares of Tyre and of the countries with which she traded (Ezekiel 27). (The passage is like John 4:22 where it was recognized that salvation is from the Jews.) So all the woman could do is ask for mercy, general mercy as a non-Israelite. ; precious stones and the articles of manufacture, the "multitude of handiworks," which they were so skillful in producing. Tyre reached its peak of power during the period of Phoenician independence (1200-800 BC) which included David and Solomon's time. The range of their trade was much wider than is indicated by Ezekiel. The people early became mariners, and the dominion of the sea was more inviting to them, and they found room for expansion in the islands and on the coast of the Mediterranean, where they established colonies far and wide. Ezekiel 28:21 Son of man, set your face toward Sidon, and prophesy against it. Of their settlements in Spain Gades (Cades) and Tartessus were the most noted, the latter being probably the Tarshish of Scripture (1 Kings 10:22). Here, the disciples wanted Jesus to satisfy her need; and Jesus wanted to heal her daughter (He came all the way to her region) but He wanted her to express her faith in spite of whatever racial tensions there were. The energy and daring of the Phoenicians in pushing out into unknown seas, with the imperfect means at their disposal, is evidence of the enterprise of this people. But the citizens, learning of the treachery, first burned their fleet and then their houses, perishing with their wives and children rather than fall into the hands of Ochus, who butchered all whom he seized, Tabnit among them. It is true that in Genesis 10:6 Canaan is called a son of Ham, but it is also true that the language of Canaan is identified with Hebrew (Isaiah 19:18). Their superiority is testified to by classical writers. They were of Semitic stock, if we may judge by their language and characteristics. It was included in the tribe-district of Asher but never conquered by that tribe.PHENI'CE, another name for Phenicia, Acts 11:19, 15:3. They are also important cities in the Old and New Testaments. Thus the first letter, 'aleph, which means "ox," was evidently derived from the picture of an ox's head and then reduced to a conventional form.The Phoenician alphabet and language were common to the Canaanitish tribes and the Hebrews, as we know from the many inscriptions found in Western Asia. New Testament Mention:Sidon comes into view several times in the New Testament; first when Christ passed into the borders of Tyre and Sidon and healed the daughter of the Syro-phoenician woman (Mark 7:24-30); also when Herod Agrippa I received a delegation from Tyre and Sidon at Caesarea (Acts 12:20), where it appears to have been outside his jurisdiction. But in their commercial dealings they were often unscrupulous, and their greed of gain often led them to take unfair advantage of the barbarous races with whom they came in contact. In the early Iron Age, the most important were Byblos and Sidon, but later Tyre assumed the ascendancy (Ez 27). And Canaan begat Sidon his first born, and Heth, Canaan. The contracted limits of the land forbade any extensive agriculture, and the people were forced to get their living by other means. Some regard the earliest conception of the deity among the Semites to have been monotheism, and we find traces of this in the attributes ascribed by the Phoenicians to their chief god. Historical:(1) The independence of Sidon was lost when the kings of the XVIIIth and XIXth Dynasties of Egypt added Palestine and Syria to their dominions (1580-1205 B.C.). Also a town and harbor on the s.w. Mark 7:26 Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. The woman heard about it and came looking for him. This territory, known as the Levant, is roughly the areas of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, western Jordan, and western Syria. In the Old Testament times this was all the region of the Phoenicians, better known as Canaanitish tribes. 11. This defect is common to the Semitic alphabets, but was soon remedied when the Greeks adopted the Phoenician. I might encourage to read through Exodus, Deuteronomy and Numbers, then Genesis [Chapter 36] as I believe the Word of Elohim reveals prophetically Jew and Gentile through Joshua and Caleb, the only 2 from the Exodus from Egypt who entered the Promised Land [Shadow of the Kingdom of Heaven]. You will discover that while Caleb is recorded in Numbers 13 as of the line of Judah, you will discover that Caleb is in fact a gentile [proselyte] grafted in, of the the Kennizites [descendants of Esau]. Language and Culture7. The world owes a great debt to this people for this invaluable aid to literature, science and culture.SeeALPHABET.The Phoenician alphabet comprises 22 letters and is deficient in signs to indicate vowels, which were left to be supplied by the reader. He had been in Gentile lands, and while that may have been a defilement in the minds of the Pharisees, it was not so in biblical tradition. Will you repay me? The mineral products are few, and the Phoenicians depended on their colonies and other lands for what they needed of these.2. Matthew 15:21-28 King James Version (KJV 1900) 21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. The word for dogs here refers to small dogs, perhaps childrens pets who are harmless and somewhat helpless. Zechariah 9:2 and Hamath, also, which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise. Is it only not being in one of the twelve tribes of Israel? Jesus returns to Galilee Jesus goes back to Nazareth Jesus travels to Jerusalem Jesus passes through Samaria Jesus performs healing miracles Jesus teaches in Capernaum Jesus's teachings on a hillside Jesus upsets the Pharisees Jesus crosses the Sea of Galilee 5. Sometimes she is represented holding the dove, the symbol of fecundity, of which she was the goddess. But events like this will inform the disciples that Jesus set the precedent. Only two works of any length are known to us by translation or references in Greek authors. Ezekiel 28:22 and say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I am against you, Sidon; and I will be glorified in the midst of you; and they shall know that I am Yahweh, when I shall have executed judgments in her, and shall be sanctified in her. In the famous expedition of Xerxes to Greece the Phoenician ships excelled all others in speed, and the king chose one of them when he embarked upon the sea (Herodotus vii.100). Tyre. They struck them until they left them none remaining. But it is doubtful whether they really colonized the mainland of Greece. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. The southern portion of Asia Minor also attracted them at an early date, especially the rich plains of Cilicia, and Tarsus became the most important of their colonies there. Mark 7:30 She went away to her house, and found the child having been laid on the bed, with the demon gone out. As to their origin and the time of their migration to the Syrian coast, it is more difficult to determine. Judges 18:28 There was no deliverer, because it was far from Sidon, and they had no dealings with any man; and it was in the valley that lies by Beth Rehob. The first is the Phoenician History of Sanchoniathon, of Beirut, which Philo of Byblus claims to have translated from the Phoenician original. One would have to say that He was not simply trying to get away from difficult events in Israel, and neither was this a chance meeting. About 12 miles North of Beirut is the Dog River (Lycus), a very short stream but noted for the famous pass at its mouth, where Egyptian Assyrian and Babylonian kings engraved their monuments; and a few miles South of Jebail (Gebal) is the Adonis (Nahr Ibrahim), which comes down from 'Afqa (Apheca equals Aphek, Joshua 13:4 ), noted for the rites Maps are essential for any serious Bible study. The account is also found in Mark 7:24-30. He withdrew from the conflict with the Pharisees and elders about thirty to fifty miles north into Gentile country. Herodotus (i0.2; vii.89) says that they lived at first on the Erythraean Sea, which is identified with the Persian Gulf, and modern authorities have not found evidence to refute the statement. This is equivalent to 2 718 kilometers or 1,468 nautical miles. She accepts Israels historical privilege over the Gentiles, especially the powerful ancient Canaanites; but she is no threat to that in her request for grace that is freely given to the Gentiles. The People:The Phoenicians were the same as the Canaanites, under which name they are known in the Old Testament, as well as Sidonians (Genesis 10:19 Numbers 13:29). The kings of Sidon were allowed to remain on the throne as long as they paid tribute, and perhaps still exercised authority over the towns that had before been subject to them. Or is she from Ham's son's lineage Canaan etc? All are familiar with the story of Elisa, or Dido, the reputed Tyrian queen who led her followers to the place and founded the city. The substructures of some of their temples and castles are cyclopean, like those of the temple at Jerusalem (1 Kings 7:10), and other examples are found at Sidon, Gebal, Marathus and other places in Phoenicia itself. This would be natural, for people of these regions had become largely Semitic by the 9th century B.C., when we suppose that the Phoenician alphabet was in general use.It is strange that the Phoenicians, who had an alphabet so early, and made it so widely known to the world, made so little use of it for literature. And this time Jesus responded with emotion (O woman has emotional force). 9. She is not not of Jewish decent and she is not a Samaritan. Canaan's population was not homogeneous. Besides some other gods of less note originally worshipped by the Phoenicians, they introduced some foreign deities into their pantheon. Dagon (daghon) seems to have been the tutelary deity of Aradus, his head appearing on the early autonomous coins of that city. The attempt was not renewed, but many colonies were established over-sea. We cannot suppose, however, that it was very extensive or very important, as more of it would then have been preserved. The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25). Welcome to Christianity SE and thank you for your contribution. This is the point on the Earth's surface when you draw a straight line from Canada through the centre of the earth. The palm tree is common on the coins of both Aradus and Tyre, and it still grows on the coast, though not in great abundance. The study could be divided up in a number of ways, because it is not a complicated passages. The word Canaan is the ancient name of the whole land before Abram arrived. Genesis 49:13 "Zebulun will dwell at the haven of the sea. It is doubtful whether the Phoenicians occupied the mountain tracts, but they must have dominated them on the western slopes, since they derived from them timber for their ships and temples. the eighth son of Siddik, the others being the Cabiri, or Great Ones, who were regarded as presiding over ships and navigation, and as such were worshipped in many places, although their special seat was Beirut. They were the first who dared to push out of sight of land in their voyages and sail beyond the Pillars of Hercules into the ocean. They would know that it was the Lords desire that all come to salvation. They seem also to have made iron (2 Chronicles 2:14), and some specimens have come down to us, but we cannot judge from their scarcity as to the extent of their manufactures in this metal, since most of the articles have perished by corrosion.Aesthetic art among the Phoenicians was of low grade, as it was among the Semites generally, and where we find some works of moderate merit they undoubtedly manifest the influence of Greek art, such as those found in Cyprus by General Di Cesnola and others. Tyre is located in Lebanon. The woman described in the miracle, the Syrophoenician woman (Mark 7:26) is also called a "Canaanite" (Matthew 15:22) and is an unidentified New Testament woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon. According to the Table of Nations in Genesis 10 (verses 15-19), Canaan was the ancestor of the tribes who originally occupied the ancient Land of Canaan: all the territory from Sidon or Hamath in the north to Gaza in the southwest and Lasha in the southeast. Jesus honors the faith that seeks mercy. The promontories are few and do not project far into the sea, such as Theu-prosopon South of Tripolis, Ras Beirut and the broad projection South of Tyre including Ras el-`Abyadh and Ras en-Naqura and Ras el-Musheirifeh (see LADDER OF TYRE). Antipode: -60.10867,66.35742. Well, this woman would not be put off, and so knelt before Him and begged, Lord, help me. Jesus pushed her a little further, reminding her of the historic distinction between the cursed Canaanites and the blessed Israelites. Tyre - 35 - miles Sidon - 50 miles Sychar - 55 miles. The total driving distance from Toronto, Canada to Calgary, Canada is 2,120 miles or 3 412 kilometers. If there is resistance and refusal, we may continue to pray for them (as Jesus prayed for Jerusalem), but we turn to people who want it, whom the Spirit of God has prepared to receive the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord. Its coins bear Phoenician types and legends, among which Baal is conspicuous. The other work is genuine; the short account of the voyage of a Carthaginian king beyond the Pillars of Hercules, called the Periplus of Hanno, is not without merit as a narrative, and indicates that the Carthaginian branch of the Phoenician race, at least, may have had a literature of some value, but it is unfortunately lost. It is sometimes used by classic writers as including the coast line from Mt. Arts and Manufactures5. Mark does not include the disciples suggestion to send her away, or Jesus statement that he was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel. ", Mark 7:28 But she answered him, "Yes, Lord. Though it says some either Nephilim or other names, Children of Anak were alive after flood so probably more people etc? One of the most corrupting tendencies we notice was the ascription of sexual characteristics to the chief deities of their pantheon, such as Baal and Ashtoreth, which led to licentious rites of the most abominable character.Baal ba`al; the Phoenician Baal was the chief deity and was universally worshipped, being usually designated by the locality in each place: Baal of Tyre or Baal-Tsur, Baal-Sidon, Baal-Tars (Tarsus), Baal-bek, etc. The People4. To subscribe to this RSS feed, copy and paste this URL into your RSS reader. How far is it from Canada to the South Pole? - Exorcism of the Syrophoenician woman's daughter. This evil influence was felt even after the captivity when the rites of the Phoenician Tammuz were practiced in Jerusalem (Ezekiel 8:14). Bible Meaning: Fishery, hunting. Our collection of maps are simple and they are free. There we have mention of nearly all the regions of Western Asia, Egypt, Greece and the islands, and Spain, indicated by the names of races, tribes and countries. But she was desperate for her daughter, and so would cry out for mercy from the visiting Jewish king. The dynasty of the known kings begins with Esmunazar I, followed by Tabnit I, Amastoreth; Esmunazar II, Strato I (Bodastart), Tabnit II (Tennes) and Strato II. This is equivalent to 3 217 kilometers or 1,737 nautical miles. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. Their work seems lacking in symmetry and grace, showing a want of aesthetic taste.5. David and his royal successors managed to control them; Solomon even did business with them when he was building he temple. "The woman is described as Syrophoenician by race. Sidon became early distinguished for its manufactures and the skill of its artisans, such as beautiful metal-work in silver and bronze and textile fabrics embroidered and dyed with the famous purple dye which became known as Tyrian, but which was earlier produced at Sidon. shore of Crete, now called Phinneka near point Lutro, 42 ms. w.n.w. In its greatest extent Phoenicia included the broad plain of Sharon and that of Acre, between Carmel and that city, and a portion of the region watered by the Kishon, but the plains of Phoenicia, strictly speaking, are much more restricted. According to both accounts, Jesus exorcised the woman's daughter whilst travelling in the region of Tyre and Sidon, on account of the faith shown by the woman. Parabolic, suborbital and ballistic trajectories all follow elliptic paths. The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. Their religious ideas are important on account of the influence they had on the Hebrews, which is so apparent in the Old Testament. At Sidon a great temple was built in his honor, the ruins of which have been recently explored and various inscriptions found dedicating it to him. ), when it passed to the Seleucids and from them to the Romans, who granted it a degree of autonomy with native magistrates and a council, and it was allowed to coin money in bronze.3. Its length was from Arvad to Mt. The Bible says that when Jesus travelled to the region of Tyre and Sidon, a Canaanite woman came to him and begged him to save her daughter from a demon. He was the Son of David, the Messiah. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to Him, crying out, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! Their caravans threaded all the well-beaten routes of the East, the deserts of Arabia and the mountain defiles of Armenia and Asia Minor, and their ships pushed boldly out to sea and explored the Mediterranean and the Euxine and did not hesitate to brave the unknown dangers of the Atlantic and perhaps even penetrated to the Baltic, emulating the mariners of a later day in their zeal for discovery and search for new avenues of trade. The short answer is yes. Luke 6:17 He came down with them, and stood on a level place, with a crowd of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; Luke 10:13 "Woe to you, Chorazin! You are here: Home 24 Tyre and Sidon. There are one thousand, six hundred and eighty-two miles between two cities on map, and two thousand, one hundred and twenty-six miles by car. In Matthew, the story is recounted as the healing of a Canaanite woman's daughter. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to Him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! The animal forms are generally grotesque, often absurd, reminding one of children's attempts at plastic article The anthropoid sarcophagi discovered at Sidon were modeled after the Egyptian and the magnificent ones, of different design, from the same place, now in the Museum of Constantinople, were certainly the work of Greek artists of the age of Alexander the Great.The architecture of the Phoenicians was characterized by massiveness, rather than elegance. Sidon is spelled Zidon in most of the King James Old Testament. Why Does Matthew not give Jesus Christ's genealogy from Adam? The city was considered part of Phoenicia, which in the Old Testament stretched from Tyre in the south to Arvad in the north. Sidon, however, recovered from the disaster and became powerful again. Air distance: 1681.9 mi (2706.75 km) Time to flight: 3 hr 17 min. Plug in, Turn on and Be Enlightened! The dyeing of these fabrics was by a process invented by the Phoenicians, and the luster and permanence of color were unequaled by the ancients and made the Tyrian purple famous throughout the world. But this belief was changed before the Phoenicians came into contact with the Hebrews, and polytheism took its place, though their gods were less numerous than among most polytheistic races. Where can I find a clear diagram of the SPECK algorithm? The ancient city was situated near the northern end of the plain, surrounded with a strong wall. Arts and Manufactures:(1) Textile Fabrics:The Phoenicians were celebrated for their textile fabrics of silk, wool, linen and cotton. As far as I know the Canaanite woman, she is a gentile, yes? [1] And Matthews Jewish audience would have been interested to know that Jesus did a miracle for a Canaanite woman, in Gentile land. She is a Gentile. His name signifies "the eighth," i.e. Our collection of maps are simple and they are free. The destruction of Tyre increased the importance of Sidon, and after the death of Alexander it became attached to the kingdom of the Ptolemies and remained so until the victory of Antiochus III over Scopas (198 B.C. Mark 7:25 For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, came and fell down at his feet. How far the ancients cultivated the mountain sides we do not know, but they certainly profited largely by the forests of cedar and pine, especially the former, which was the most valuable for shipbuilding and architectural purposes, and was highly prized, not only by the Phoenicians, but by Egyptians, Assyrians and Babylonians, who transported it to their own countries for buildings. Commerce and Trade6. Lord, help me! she said. It is clear that He left Galilee and entered a Gentile region (v. 21; Mark 7:31). How could Jesus be descended from the royal line of David if he was born of the Virgin Birth? Now we begin to see Gods signswhen we then read Ezekiel 36,37 and Jeremiah 31:31, the New Covenant [the Holy Spirit of God in us], it is for the fulfillment of Gods Covenant Promise to Israel [Prince of Yahweh]thus the lost [dispersed] sheep of the House of Israel. The plain is well watered and fertile, about 10 miles long, extending from a little North of Sarepta to the Bostrenus (Nahr el-'Auly). Carmel, 150 ms., and inland it extended about 10 ms. Their bronze was of good quality and was tempered so as to serve well for edged tools. The lost sheep of the house of Israel does not mean there were lost sheep in Israel, but that all Israel was lost (Isaiah 53: all we like sheep have gone astray). tar command with and without --absolute-names option. The width of the country probably did not exceed 25 or 30 miles at the most, and in many places it was much less, a very small territory, in fact, but one that played a distinguished role in ancient times.There are few harbors on the whole coast, none in the modern sense, since what few bays and inlets there are afford but slight shelter to modern ships, but those of the ancients found sufficient protection in a number of places, especially by means of artificial harbors, and the facility with which they could be drawn out upon the sandy beach in winter when navigation was suspended. Her other notable characteristic is her non-Jewish status: the Gospel of Mark adds that she is a Greek (Greek: ). What's the function to find a city nearest to a given latitude? This was coupled with great industry and skill in the manufacture of the various articles which furnished the materials of their extended commerce. People in the region would be of mixed nationalities.
