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Pilot

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Summary

Pilots in Scripture were skilled navigators of ships, particularly associated with the maritime commerce of Tyre.

☩Phoenician Seamanship

Ezekiel's prophecy against Tyre describes the city's maritime glory, noting that its 'wise men' served as pilots. The pilots of Tyre were renowned throughout the ancient world for their navigational skills. When Tyre fell, her pilots would 'come down from their ships' and lament on the shore.

Key verses:Ezekiel 27:8Ezekiel 27:27-29

Related Verses4 mentions

Ezekiel· 4 verses

27:827:2727:2827:29

References

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