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E know from Ezekiel 26 that Tyre
got into considerable trouble because of her attitude against the Jews and
against the God of the Jews. One might ask why Tyre became so antagonistic
against God and against truth. The history of Tyre and the relationship that
this city had with Israel was actually quite long. Tyre had been a strong city
during the days of Joshua (Joshua 19:29). Both David and Solomon had interacted
extensively with the royal family of Tyre (2nd Samuel 5:11 & 1st
Kings 9:11). And looking ahead, Tyre would still be mentionable in the days of
Ezra, Nehemiah and even later on, during Jesus' ministry (Ezra 3:7, Nehemiah 13:16 & Matthew
15:21). The problem with Tyre was her success. It has been said
that success destroys us much more effectively than failure can. Tyre was a
blessed city, but her beauty went to her head (Ezekiel 27:3). Humanity never
find's God in the mirror.
As we read this lamentation for
Tyre, we should read it in anticipation of the next chapter. It is in Ezekiel
28 that we find out that these prophecies against Tyre have a much broader
context and application than just the small Lebanese town that sits on the
coast of the Mediterranean. It's almost like Tyre is representative of all of
the great sin cities that have arisen throughout the ages. And indeed, the
unseen mayor of every one of these decadent metropolises has been none other
than Lucifer himself. So, as we read this lamentation, let's recognize that we
are moving toward a larger theatre with bigger players on the stage.
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