Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 26:2

2 Son of man, Because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha , she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished , now she is laid waste.

The City for the People, 'tis probable it was a universal joy, therefore ascribed to the whole City built on a Rock, and Island of the same name, not far distant from the Continent, a very great Traded Port, and City.

Either God revealed this to the Prophet so soon as these insulting Tyrians spoke it, or else Ezekiel speaks of it prophetically, and as if 'twere done.

Shew'd grea[illegible: 1 letter] joy at the fall of Ierusalem, and triumpht over her.

By Nebuchadnezzars Army.

Near to the Gates of the Cities were usually the great Merchants, and so here Ierusalem is called the great Mart of Nations and People from all parts resorting to her for Trade, or Religion.

Trad[illegible: 2 letters]g interest will turn to me, they, that did carry Merchandize to Ierusalem, will now bring it to me.

Have full Trade, my Haven full of Ships, Streets full of Buyers and Sellers, Shops full of Wares, Houses full of Lodgers, and Purses full of Money.

She reflected on wasted Ierusalem with Joy, which was impious, iniurious, and inhumane to rejoyce in the ruine of her Neigh[illegible: 1 letter]our.

Marginal references: Isa. 23. Jer. 25.22. and 47.4. Amo. 1.9. Zech. 9.2.; chap. 25.3.