Tyre
Overview
- Type: Phoenician coastal city
- Testament: Old
- Modern Location: In present-day Lebanon
Biblical Significance
Tyre is the home of Hiram of Tyre and a major trade partner in 1 Kings. Through Tyre, cedar, craftsmen, and maritime skill flow into Solomon’s reign, while later Phoenician influence also reaches Israel through Jezebel.
Key Events
Key People Associated
Important Verses
“Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon.” - 1 Kings 5:1