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Bench

קֶרֶשׁ/BENCH/

Plank, board

Summary

The deck planking of a ship, made of ivory-inlaid box-wood on the luxurious vessels of Tyre.

Tyrian Ships

In Ezekiel's lament over Tyre, the benches or decks of their ships are described as made from box-wood from the coasts of Kittim, inlaid with ivory, demonstrating the wealth and craftsmanship of Phoenician shipbuilding.

Key verses:Ezekiel 27:6

Related Verses1 mention

Ezekiel· 1 verse

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Bench," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).