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Ezekiel 27:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Damascus [was] thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy making, for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of Helbon, and white wool.

Ezekiel 27:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezekiel 27:18

Theological / Devotional

Damascus. The former capital of an important Syrian kingdom.

Wine of Helbon. This wine is mentioned in Nebuchadnezzar’s inscriptions. The modern Halbun is about 13 mi. (20.8 km.) north by west from Damascus. Grapes are still cultivated in the vicinity.

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