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15 Men from the low country south of Edom[a] and many of the coastlands were your markets for ivory tusks and ebony that they brought to trade with you.

16 “Aram was one of your customers because you had so much merchandise. They paid by trading turquoise, purple yarn, embroidered goods, Egyptian linen,[b] coral, and rubies. 17 The territories of Judah and Israel were your clients, too. They traded wheat from their distribution centers,[c] baked goods, honey, oil, and ointments for your merchandise.

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  1. Ezekiel 27:15 Lit. The descendants of Dedan; i.e., a son of Cush (cf. Gen 10:7) or a grandson of Abraham through Keturah (Gen 25:3)
  2. Ezekiel 27:16 Lit. byssus; i.e. a white cotton cloth
  3. Ezekiel 27:17 Lit. from Minnith; perhaps a site in Ammon, east of the Jordan River

15 “‘The men of Rhodes[a](A) traded with you, and many coastlands(B) were your customers; they paid you with ivory(C) tusks and ebony.

16 “‘Aram[b](D) did business with you because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise,(E) purple fabric, embroidered work, fine linen,(F) coral(G) and rubies for your merchandise.

17 “‘Judah and Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat(H) from Minnith(I) and confections,[c] honey, olive oil and balm(J) for your wares.(K)

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  1. Ezekiel 27:15 Septuagint; Hebrew Dedan
  2. Ezekiel 27:16 Most Hebrew manuscripts; some Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac Edom
  3. Ezekiel 27:17 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.