Isaiah 23:3
And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 23:8 reveals that Tyre's merchants were princes—the same trade network described here is the source of its pride and coming downfall.
Isaiah 23:11 describes God stretching out his hand against Canaan—the same divine judgment that follows Tyre's commercial success here.
Ezekiel 27:33 echoes this picture: Tyre's abundant merchandise satisfied many peoples and enriched kings, expanding on its global trade.
Revelation 18:11-13 lists wheat among luxury goods that merchants mourn—a New Testament parallel to Tyre's grain trade and its collapse.
Jeremiah 2:18 also uses 'Shihor' (Nile) to symbolize reliance on Egypt, though applied to Israel rather than Tyre.
Ezekiel 28:4 traces Tyre's wealth to its wisdom and understanding—not just trade, but the pride that led to judgment.
Ezekiel 28:5 directly links Tyre's trade to pride and increased wealth—deepening the connection between commerce and arrogance.
Deuteronomy 11:10 describes Egypt's irrigation from the Nile, mirroring the 'harvest of the Nile' that funded Tyre's trade.