Calkers(caulkers)
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Summary
Shipyard workers who sealed the seams between boards of ships to make them watertight, mentioned in Ezekiel's description of Tyre's maritime industry.
☩Biblical Reference
Calkers are mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy against Tyre, describing those who repaired and maintained the city's famous fleet. The ancients of Gebal (Byblos) and its skilled workers served as calkers for Tyrian vessels. The modern method involves driving oakum into seams with a mallet and calking-iron.
Key verses:Ezekiel 27:9Ezekiel 27:27