Ezekiel 27:16-19

Expanded Bible

¹⁶ “‘People of Aram^[a] [^CSyria] ·became traders for [did business with] you, because you had so many good things to sell. They traded your goods for turquoise, purple cloth, ·cloth with designs sewed on [embroidered work], fine linen, coral, and rubies.

¹⁷ “‘People of Judah and Israel became merchants for you. They traded your goods for wheat from Minnith [^Ca town in Ammon, east of the Jordan River], and for ·meal [millet], honey, olive oil, and balm.

“‘People of Damascus [^Cthe capital of Aram (Syria)] became traders for you because you have many good things and great wealth. They traded your goods for wine from Helbon [^Ca town north of Damascus], wool from Zahar [^Can area northwest of Damascus], and barrels of wine^[b] from Izal [^Cpossibly present-day Yemen]. They received wrought iron, cassia [^Ca tree similar to the cinnamon tree; Ex. 30:24], and ·sugar cane [or calamus; ^Ca fragrant reed] in payment for your ·good things [wares; merchandise].