Isaiah Ch 23. The proclamation A Prophecy Against Tyre and Sidon, what does it mean?

Truth In Scripture Pastor Rick Kabrick Sunday, November 09, 2025 Isaiah Ch 23. The proclamation A Prophecy Against Tyre and Sidon, what does it mean?
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GOD instructs Isaiah to confront Shebna, the palace administrator (official, treasurer, for his pride and misuse of power. God declares Shebna’s downfall, stating he will be thrown out of his position.
Vs’s 15-19 focus on Shebna, the afore mentioned high official who sought his own glory, his way. GOD declares his removal, emphasizing that pride and self-exaltation lead to downfall.In verses 20-25, Eliakim el yah keem is appointed as a faithful steward, symbolizing a leader who points to Yeshua, the ultimate fulfillment of GOD’s promise.
Tyre was thought of as the “Babylon of the Sea.” Because of their excellent harbor and seamanship, they established a commercial empire. They were really good at sea navigation, like celestial navigation. Point is they were blessed but did not honor the LORD GOD. Isaiah pictures sailors from Tyre in the land of Cyprus and in Egypt hearing of the destruction of the harbor of Tyre. When they hear the news, they wail and are in agony at the report of Tyre.
To the north of Israel, Tyre was the leading city of Phoenicia, the great maritime power of the ancient world. Because it was such an important harbor and center for shipping, Tyre was synonymous with commerce and materialism, pride and arrogance. Tyre was thought of as the “Babylon of the Sea.” Because of their excellent harbor and seamanship, they established a commercial empire.
In verses 20-25, Eliakim is appointed as a faithful steward, symbolizing a leader who points to Yeshua, the ultimate fulfillment of GOD’s promise.We can make several applications to our own life by reflecting on areas where we may be relying on our own strength or worldly resources instead of trusting in GOD the Creator of the Heavens and earth.
The city’s location on the Mediterranean and two natural harbors gave it a prime advantage as a center for sea trade. As an island Tyre was difficult to attack and conquer. However, it was conquered and utterly decimated. Alexander the Great overtook the city in 332 BC during his campaign against Phoenicia.