Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 27:8

8 The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners : thy wise men O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots.

An antient Town, and Haven of Phaenicia, not far from Tyre.

Better known by its other name Aradus an Island belonging to Phaenicia, some say 20. other say seven furlongs from the Continent.

Rowers in thy Gallies, the Rich Tyrians would not employ their own in such servile works, they hired Strangers, these Zidonians and Arvadaeans, or Aradins once thy equals, thou hast now outstript, and makest thy servants, with pride enough.

Thy learned men; for Navigation was the great Study of the Tyrians, and who were best skilled in this were the learned, or wise men among them, whom they had of their own, and trusted to be Pilots, which employment carryed honour in it to suit the proud humor of the Tyrians.