“The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise men, O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots.”
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; your skilled men, O Tyre, were your pilots, further elaborating on the human expertise that staffed Tyre's maritime operations. The careful distinction between rowers and pilots—between laborers and skilled navigators—suggests a hierarchical organization of maritime labor. These details construct a picture of a bustling commercial hub where international expertise was deployed toward commercial ends.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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